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WV59 PYH

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,502 mi
Last recorded179,502 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 PYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 179,502 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 176,857 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))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 169,680 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 163,380 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 163,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 155,215 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both jacking points and floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside steering rack gaitor deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall slight damage

Fail 21 Oct 2021 155,204 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both jacking points / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bad wear to outer edge and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall has damage

Pass 2 Oct 2020 145,046 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both jacking points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 145,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated brake fluid leak (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both jacking points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 141,759 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 141,756 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 133,519 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 128,860 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 128,860 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 121,965 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 121,965 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 114,315 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 101,829 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 83,832 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 83,589 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 60,237 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 PYH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PYH, 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 PYH registered?

WV59 PYH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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