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HY59 ULH

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

189,226 mi
Last recorded189,226 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 ULH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 189,226 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2021 174,572 miles

Driver side door panel insecure

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 162,882 miles

Front wiper blade slight worn

Nearside front wheel arch damage

Nearside rear reflector damage

Pass 20 Dec 2018 152,837 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2017 141,004 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 122,474 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre has light cuts to the sidewalls but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 122,474 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has light cuts to the sidewalls but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 116,249 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 115,360 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 89,346 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 61,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 61,777 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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HY59 ULH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HY59 ULH, 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 HY59 ULH registered?

HY59 ULH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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