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FD59 HSK

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

233,720 mi
Last recorded233,720 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 HSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 233,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged support bracket broken (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch cover missing

Nearside Front inner wing at lower edge corroded

Nearside Front outer sill corroded , outside prescribed areas

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

wiper switch defective

Fail 2 Apr 2025 233,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged support bracket broken (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing at lower edge corroded

Nearside Front outer sill corroded , outside prescribed areas

Nearside Rear park brake shoes backing plate badly corroded

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning lamp on

wiper switch defective

Pass 24 Mar 2024 226,114 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 225,886 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective exhaust particle filter pressure sensor pipe broken (8.2.2.1 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak in front of particle filter (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively fouling suspension linkage (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front brakes slight bind

transmission tube cover missing

Pass 7 Apr 2023 223,067 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 220,486 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside and Offside (4.2.3 (c))

Front bumper + Inner wheel arch at the Nearside deteriorated and loose however unlikely to become detached at the time of the Mot

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside Front side step mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen Scratched however not adversely affecting the drivers view at the time of the Mot.

Pass 8 Apr 2021 217,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside Front Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front bumper + Inner wheel arch @ the Nearside deteriorated and loose however unlikely to become detached @ the time of the Mot

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside Front side step mounting point . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen Scratched however not adversely affecting the drivers view @ the time of the Mot.

Pass 2 Apr 2020 212,859 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 201,808 miles

Slight smoke from exhaust at tick over

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering column/rack knock when turning

Fail 12 Jun 2018 201,808 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Slight smoke from exhaust at tick over

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering column/rack knock when turning

Pass 27 Feb 2017 167,840 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 145,704 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 108,500 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 83,680 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 83,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2013 53,032 miles

Rear indicators slightly white

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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FD59 HSK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD59 HSK, 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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FD59 HSK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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