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DE59 XXK

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,000 mi
Last recorded169,000 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 XXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 169,000 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 147,022 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 140,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear unit cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 21 Oct 2022 130,167 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working (not required)

Fail 18 Oct 2022 130,167 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit inside vehicle (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit inside vehicle (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working (not required)

Pass 21 Sep 2021 120,545 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 120,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 117,105 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 117,105 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 111,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 102,990 miles

body damage to front and rear panels

Pass 28 Sep 2017 92,644 miles

Nearside number plate lamp damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2016 81,423 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 28 Sep 2016 81,400 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 70,801 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 58,097 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 32,941 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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DE59 XXK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DE59 XXK, 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 DE59 XXK registered?

DE59 XXK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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