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KU59 AET

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,084 mi
Last recorded144,084 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 AET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 144,084 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights only just meeting requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive possible leak from lower oil filler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material solid pipe just before rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2026 144,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights only just meeting requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive possible leak from lower oil filler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material solid pipe just before rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 136,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear most silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 136,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear most silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 126,570 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 126,564 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 114,834 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 105,970 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 92,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 92,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 84,312 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 74,757 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 74,757 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 56,643 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 48,734 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 42,862 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 41,909 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 36,737 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 36,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

hand brake travel

Pass 10 Sep 2013 30,453 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 21,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 21,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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 AET is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 KU59 AET, 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

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What year was KU59 AET registered?

KU59 AET is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for KU59 AET shows 22 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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