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HY59 UMU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,095 mi
Last recorded129,095 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 UMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 129,095 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 129,093 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 126,324 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 126,324 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 115,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 108,095 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 101,595 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 95,575 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 84,552 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)

both front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 3 Sep 2014 71,852 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 Sep 2014 71,852 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Aug 2013 57,000 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2012 42,826 miles

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

front brake pads appear low

n/s/f tyre almost bald on outer edge

non-standard wheels fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2012 42,826 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front brake pads appear low

n/s/f tyre almost bald on outer edge

non-standard wheels fitted

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 UMU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HY59 UMU, 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 UMU registered?

HY59 UMU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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The MOT history for HY59 UMU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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