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WV59 PWL

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,516 mi
Last recorded171,516 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 PWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 171,516 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s off/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2024 171,373 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s off/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 168,228 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 168,225 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 166,593 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 159,675 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 152,439 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 152,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2019 146,293 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 140,539 miles

bonnet pull not connected.

Fail 17 Apr 2018 140,539 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

bonnet pull not connected.

Pass 3 Oct 2016 137,081 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 127,834 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 127,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 114,837 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 114,837 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 101,166 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 101,166 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 80,695 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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WV59 PWL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 122,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV59 PWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WV59 PWL registered?

WV59 PWL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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