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KU59 AEK

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,663 mi
Last recorded121,663 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 AEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 121,663 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 109,711 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 109,711 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 101,488 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 94,802 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 94,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 92,697 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 92,697 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 89,044 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 88,050 miles

Both front tyres wearing their edges.

Fail 10 Sep 2019 88,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing their edges.

Pass 3 Sep 2018 86,391 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 83,039 miles

Exhaust clamp missing from system.

Offside Front Brake binding slightly.

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2016 78,550 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 76,284 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inside edge.

O/S/F tyre BADLY worn on inside edge.

Fail 10 Apr 2015 76,284 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

N/S/F tyre worn on inside edge.

O/S/F tyre BADLY worn on inside edge.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 62,307 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside front body damaged

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 4 Sep 2012 54,781 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear number plate deteriorated

rear seats not in use

Pass 4 Sep 2012 54,781 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

rear seats not in use

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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KU59 AEK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 KU59 AEK, 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 KU59 AEK registered?

KU59 AEK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is KU59 AEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU59 AEK shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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