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FY59 YXH

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

258,815 mi
Last recorded258,815 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 YXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 258,815 miles

corrosion apparent around front jack points

loud grinding / scraping noise when steering wheel turned

side step under vehicle supports showing heavy corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2026 258,735 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear metal brake pipe showing severe corrosion at rear - marked yellow - (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion apparent around front jack points

loud grinding / scraping noise when steering wheel turned

side step under vehicle supports showing heavy corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2025 252,739 miles

o/s/f brake showing heavy fluctuation - only just meeting MOT criteria at this time -

o/s/r brake pipe showing corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2024 249,454 miles

wear to outer edge n/s/f tyre

Fail 4 Mar 2024 249,443 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle approx 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

wear to outer edge n/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2023 243,847 miles

25% front brake imbalance

o/s/f brake waiver just meets MOT criteria at this time

small chip to windscreen

Fail 3 Mar 2023 243,746 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

25% front brake imbalance

o/s/f brake waiver just meets MOT criteria at this time

small chip to windscreen

Pass 10 Mar 2022 237,059 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 236,790 miles

Front WIND SCREEN HAS A STONE CHIP

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 236,790 miles

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

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

Front WIND SCREEN HAS A STONE CHIP

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 228,162 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 228,162 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 200,241 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 200,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 178,921 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 177,544 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 152,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre on limit inside and outside edges

Fail 14 Nov 2016 152,750 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre on limit inside and outside edges

Pass 11 Nov 2015 130,491 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 105,848 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 79,770 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 59,343 miles

o/s front tyre worn outer tread

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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FY59 YXH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FY59 YXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY59 YXH registered?

FY59 YXH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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