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HY59 UOM

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

201,565 mi
Last recorded201,565 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 201,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Light lens cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Poor on rollers but adequate (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both inner shaft boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 201,565 miles

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

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

Prop shaft badly damaged U/J cracked , shaft bush poor also (6.1.7 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Light lens cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Poor on rollers but adequate (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both inner shaft boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 185,094 miles

Nearside Rear Sl door inoperative

Fail 22 Nov 2023 185,094 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both need polished (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes to flexi hoses light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Sl door inoperative

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm, STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Oil low

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 167,557 miles

Front Headlight beam poor, would benefit a polish

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Around 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight knock noticed, possibly st top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 143,736 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 143,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Bonnet latch faulty

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake noisy on application

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both around 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 121,464 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))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 121,301 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 103,256 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 103,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 82,707 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 82,668 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 75,611 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 69,252 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 59,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 49,087 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

offside rear tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 4 Oct 2013 34,685 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 15,359 miles

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 UOM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UOM, 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 UOM registered?

HY59 UOM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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