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WV59 PXA

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests33 (24 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

304,502 mi
Last recorded304,502 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

24 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 304,502 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess slight play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 287,899 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 287,899 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 281,601 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 281,601 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 274,317 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 270,852 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 262,771 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 262,771 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 251,003 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 251,003 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Seat belt installation has an anchorage without suitable reinforcement center (10.1 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 235,680 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2017 233,797 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

parking brake padle travel slightly low

Pass 2 Jun 2017 225,363 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2017 225,088 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 214,517 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 201,702 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 May 2016 201,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 187,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2015 175,593 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 172,251 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2015 172,243 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 148,018 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2014 130,742 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 125,087 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 112,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 112,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 90,174 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

anti slip brake pedal slightly worn

Pass 5 Nov 2012 90,174 miles

anti slip brake pedal slightly worn

Pass 2 Oct 2012 86,707 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 52,850 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 38,577 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 24,236 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 PXA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PXA, 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 PXA registered?

WV59 PXA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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