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KU59 AXK

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,311 mi
Last recorded152,311 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 AXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 152,311 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 151,738 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 141,380 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has condensation occurring

Fail 28 Apr 2021 141,380 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has condensation occurring

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 138,827 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 138,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2018 128,876 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 128,874 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 119,374 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 109,565 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 98,437 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 87,777 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 76,614 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 76,614 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 65,013 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 65,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 AXK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AXK, 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 AXK registered?

KU59 AXK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 October 2009.

Is KU59 AXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU59 AXK shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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