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GK59 VAU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,868 mi
Last recorded85,868 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 VAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 85,868 miles

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

Rear N/S/R and center rear seat belts slowly retract

Pass 8 Dec 2023 83,949 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All tyre valves slightly cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 83,926 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All tyre valves slightly cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 80,171 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 75,885 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both offside indicator bulbs deteriorating (4.4.3 (a))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All tyre valves starting to crack (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 75,885 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both offside indicator bulbs deteriorating (4.4.3 (a))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All tyre valves starting to crack (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 71,601 miles

1 of 2 reverse lamps working

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low but serviceable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside rear and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wing mirror glass slightly cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside slightly thinner than nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged All tyre valves slightly cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 71,526 miles

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

1 of 2 reverse lamps working

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low but serviceable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside rear and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wing mirror glass slightly cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside slightly thinner than nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged All tyre valves slightly cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 65,720 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 61,707 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 59,852 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 52,735 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 44,184 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 36,353 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 27,959 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s mirror glass cracked

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 VAU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VAU, 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 VAU registered?

GK59 VAU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 December 2009.

Is GK59 VAU safe to buy?

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