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KU09 BYL

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

195,114 mi
Last recorded195,114 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 BYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 195,114 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 181,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 181,598 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 165,402 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 157,951 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 157,948 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases been cut (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 152,171 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 138,821 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 132,272 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 116,797 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 116,713 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2017 109,055 miles

Rear tyres nearing wear bands

Pass 17 Jun 2016 107,600 miles

both rear tyre treads worn low on edges and outer sidewalls small cuts

front number plate small cracks

parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 10 Jun 2015 88,914 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 60,445 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 46,938 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 43,590 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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KU09 BYL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 KU09 BYL, 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 KU09 BYL registered?

KU09 BYL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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The MOT history for KU09 BYL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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