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KM09 LYF

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,061 mi
Last recorded108,061 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 LYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2020 108,061 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 101,399 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deterioated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Aug 2019 101,392 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deterioated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2018 95,386 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 95,205 miles

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 88,339 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 88,329 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 78,056 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 65,528 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 65,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 53,817 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 41,956 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 41,949 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 31,321 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 31,291 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 31,227 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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KM09 LYF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KM09 LYF, 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 KM09 LYF registered?

KM09 LYF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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