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GK59 UZY

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,970 mi
Last recorded112,970 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 UZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 112,970 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 99,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 97,936 miles

Knocking sound from upper steering column area

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 93,027 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 Jan 2019 87,576 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has worn outer tread

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 15 Jan 2019 87,576 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre has worn outer tread

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 29 Jan 2018 81,259 miles

Nearside Front tyre has worn inner and badly worn outer tread

Offside Front tyre has worn inner and badly worn outer tread

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 73,244 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has worn outer tread

Offside Front tyre has damaged sidewall

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake warning light on

Pass 8 Jan 2016 64,644 miles

Nearside Front tyre has badly worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Seat not fitted

Offside Front tyre has worn outer edge

Fail 8 Jan 2016 64,643 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has badly worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre has worn outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2014 53,837 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 44,622 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 32,161 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)

nearside front and rear tyres badly worn outer edge

offside front and rear tyres slightly worn outer edge

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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GK59 UZY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GK59 UZY, 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 GK59 UZY registered?

GK59 UZY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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