2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · DG59 ERV
2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 245,173 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 245,173 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DG59 ERV Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2025
- 245,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG59 ERV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito (DG59 ERV) between April 2013 and May 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
DG59 ERV Mileage History
- 02/04/201365,928 mi
- 24/03/201478,050 mi+12,122 mi
- 31/03/201588,063 mi+10,013 mi
- 31/03/2016102,641 mi+14,578 mi
- 30/03/2017118,656 mi+16,015 mi
- 31/03/2017118,722 mi+66 mi
- 30/03/2018135,055 mi+16,333 mi
- 28/03/2019152,516 mi+17,461 mi
- 20/03/2020171,661 mi+19,145 mi
- 27/03/2021195,026 mi+23,365 mi
- 27/03/2021195,026 mi
- 31/03/2022214,802 mi+19,776 mi
- 31/03/2022214,819 mi+17 mi
- 03/03/2023228,808 mi+13,989 mi
- 17/03/2023229,129 mi+321 mi
- 03/04/2024237,835 mi+8,706 mi
- 05/04/2024237,849 mi+14 mi
- 12/05/2025245,173 mi+7,324 mi
- 12/05/2025245,173 mi
Average of roughly 14,802 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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