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WV59 UNZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

46,812 mi
Last recorded46,812 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 UNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 46,812 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall 205/65 16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished 205/65 16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light stop/tail (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall 205/65 16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light stop/tail (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective below 1.6mm 205/65 16c ()

Fail 5 Jan 2026 46,804 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall 205/65 16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished 205/65 16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light stop/tail (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall 205/65 16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light stop/tail (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective below 1.6mm 205/65 16c ()

Pass 23 Aug 2024 44,816 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 43,325 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 41,890 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 41,890 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 40,288 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 40,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 37,283 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 36,121 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 36,121 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 34,327 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 34,327 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 31,773 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 31,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 28,726 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has about 3mm of tread

spare tyre not legal

Fail 23 Sep 2016 28,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s/r tyre has about 3mm of tread

spare tyre not legal

Pass 15 Sep 2015 27,189 miles

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

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

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

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

front registration plate cracked

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

wear to front brakes

Fail 4 Sep 2014 24,282 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Sep 2014 24,282 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Sep 2013 20,522 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 20,522 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 17,366 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Sep 2012 17,366 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Spare tyre defective

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 UNZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UNZ, 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 UNZ registered?

WV59 UNZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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