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GK59 VDV

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,090 mi
Last recorded163,090 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 163,090 miles

Both side front tyres worn on inner & outer edge

Both side rear tyres slighty worn on inner edge +(staring to perish/crack)

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side +nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 163,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Both side front tyres worn on inner & outer edge

Both side rear tyres slighty worn on inner edge +(staring to perish/crack)

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side +nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 148,892 miles

Front & rear brake discs in slight poor condition

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 17 Oct 2024 148,856 miles

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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front & rear brake discs in slight poor condition

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Oct 2023 130,425 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 109,714 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 102,682 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 102,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2020 98,030 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 93,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 88,060 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 79,560 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 71,053 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 60,749 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 55,417 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 49,747 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 49,747 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 44,574 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 44,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 VDV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VDV, 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 VDV registered?

GK59 VDV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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