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FY59 YXX

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,901 mi
Last recorded203,901 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 203,901 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Front Jacking Points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Differential Bushes Worn

Fail 11 Aug 2026 203,819 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Front Jacking Points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Differential Bushes Worn

Pass 27 Aug 2025 201,267 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Sep 2023 197,417 miles

Bonnet Cannot Be Opened

Fail 21 Sep 2023 197,414 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bonnet Cannot Be Opened

Pass 13 Jan 2022 191,653 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 191,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 184,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 181,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 181,483 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 176,837 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 164,842 miles

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

the exhaust tail pipe is rusted short

Pass 3 May 2016 144,039 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive step sill (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 125,320 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 109,784 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 75,469 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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FY59 YXX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 FY59 YXX, 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 FY59 YXX registered?

FY59 YXX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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