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GK59 VDR

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,700 mi
Last recorded121,700 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 121,700 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2025 117,114 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING SLIGHTLY.

Fail 23 Apr 2025 117,102 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel FOOT BRAKE. (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO HOSE. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO HOSE. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

BONNET CABLE DAMAGED.

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING.

Pass 29 Feb 2024 114,302 miles

BRAKE PIPES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT ON INNER ARE VERY LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 114,302 miles

BRAKE PIPES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT ON INNER ARE VERY LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 106,557 miles

BRAKE PIPES HAVE CORROSION

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FOOT PARKING BRAKE HAS TRAVEL MAY NEED SERVICE

Fail 15 Feb 2023 106,557 miles

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

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

BRAKE PIPES HAVE CORROSION

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST CORRODED AND TAIL PIPE MISSING

FOOT PARKING BRAKE HAS TRAVEL MAY NEED SERVICE

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 102,230 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING AT FRONT

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

Pass 25 Feb 2021 93,755 miles

BRAKE PIPES HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING SLIGHTLY

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

Pass 27 Feb 2020 89,027 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Feb 2020 89,027 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Dec 2018 82,414 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 82,414 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 75,495 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 67,651 miles

Rear tail pipe deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2015 59,694 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 50,421 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)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 50,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 40,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 29,937 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake slightly binding.

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 VDR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GK59 VDR, 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 VDR registered?

GK59 VDR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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