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KN59 GHB

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

199,658 mi
Last recorded199,658 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 GHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 199,658 miles

Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lens damaged

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 199,657 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lens damaged

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 183,967 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 183,967 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 173,417 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 160,603 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 146,157 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 134,178 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 97,994 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 58,934 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 58,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 GHB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GHB, 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 GHB registered?

KN59 GHB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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The MOT history for KN59 GHB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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