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WV59 PXR

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

266,090 mi
Last recorded266,090 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 PXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 266,090 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded/greased

nearside rear wheel arch/underbody corroded

nearside windscreen scratched

park brake performance only just met/lever has little reserve travel

rear brake disks corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2025 266,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction reset at time of test (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded/greased

nearside rear wheel arch/underbody corroded

nearside windscreen scratched

park brake performance only just met/lever has little reserve travel

rear brake disks corroded

Pass 3 May 2024 256,621 miles

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

offside front and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

windscreen scratched

Pass 6 May 2023 249,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front to rear brake pipes corroding/greased

inner door steps corroding

Fail 6 May 2023 249,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front to rear brake pipes corroding/greased

inner door steps corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2022 241,126 miles

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

front brake disks worn

Pass 21 Nov 2020 227,847 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges/very close to limit

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

steering rack inner joints have play

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 21 Nov 2020 227,847 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges/very close to limit

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

steering rack inner joints have play

various brake pipes corroding

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 212,999 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 212,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 193,541 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 172,465 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 172,374 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working Both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 147,148 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 147,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2015 126,692 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges poss track out??

oil leak from diff seal

Pass 7 Nov 2014 106,917 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 93,733 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 93,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 67,104 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 PXR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PXR, 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 PXR registered?

WV59 PXR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 October 2009.

Is WV59 PXR safe to buy?

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