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KN59 GRU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

255,639 mi
Last recorded255,639 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 255,639 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 255,639 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 233,204 miles

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

General corrosion underbody

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 233,204 miles

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

General corrosion underbody

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 208,237 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 205,065 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 205,065 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 193,469 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 183,304 miles

slight smoke when reving up from exhaust

Fail 16 Sep 2019 183,303 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

slight smoke when reving up from exhaust

Pass 17 Sep 2018 169,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 17 Sep 2018 169,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 153,514 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

all metal brake pipes slightly rusty on ferrules

Pass 8 Sep 2016 137,963 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the outer edge and worn on the outer sidewall. recommend renewal

Oil leak ()

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

front wipers poor

Pass 9 Sep 2015 133,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 115,048 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 115,048 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 90,025 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 90,025 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 68,030 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 68,029 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GRU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KN59 GRU, 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 GRU registered?

KN59 GRU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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