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KN59 GCU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

198,092 mi
Last recorded198,092 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 GCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 198,092 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 197,560 miles

Front Door mirror covers damaged

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has water ingress

Fail 22 Aug 2024 197,289 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Door mirror covers damaged

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has water ingress

Pass 12 Sep 2023 195,919 miles

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))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 195,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 189,918 miles

Rear slight oil leak from diffe

Front Outer door mirror cover casing damaged front both sides

Fail 8 Sep 2022 189,917 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Outer door mirror cover casing damaged front both sides

Rear slight oil leak from diffe

Pass 11 Aug 2021 184,052 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 179,717 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 175,201 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 170,238 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 164,024 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 13 Sep 2017 164,024 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre cut on sidewall

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 156,545 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 146,364 miles

Ball joint has slight play front inner steering arms (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front gator twisted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 131,246 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 131,246 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 118,837 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 107,395 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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KN59 GCU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 KN59 GCU, 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 KN59 GCU registered?

KN59 GCU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2009.

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