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KU09 BYZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,653 mi
Last recorded174,653 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 BYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 174,653 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 165,829 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 160,401 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 150,245 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 141,218 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 141,218 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 134,306 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 134,306 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 121,243 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 121,243 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 114,381 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing outer sidewall

Fail 27 Apr 2018 114,381 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front tyre perishing outer sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2017 102,880 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 90,553 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 90,553 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 80,946 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 80,946 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 72,376 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 64,240 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 55,908 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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 BYZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KU09 BYZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KU09 BYZ?

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What year was KU09 BYZ registered?

KU09 BYZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 April 2009.

Is KU09 BYZ safe to buy?

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