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GK59 VAF

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,714 mi
Last recorded157,714 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 VAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2025 157,714 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 153,435 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2024 153,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 148,005 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 148,002 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 143,490 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 143,490 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 138,156 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 137,898 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 133,358 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 133,357 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 120,827 miles

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

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

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

parking brake has very little reserve travel

Fail 13 Jul 2019 120,822 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

parking brake has very little reserve travel

Pass 20 Jul 2018 105,732 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 85,262 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 56,756 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 37,765 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 31,558 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 31,184 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 28,515 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 26,949 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 26,674 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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GK59 VAF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VAF, 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 GK59 VAF registered?

GK59 VAF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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The MOT history for GK59 VAF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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