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KU59 OSM

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

269,008 mi
Last recorded269,008 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 OSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 269,008 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ns/os (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

low effot on parkbrake

Fail 1 Nov 2024 269,008 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ns/os (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

low effot on parkbrake

Pass 30 Oct 2023 258,814 miles

Body has Damage all around

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 1 Nov 2022 250,094 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 238,929 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 231,823 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight noise & slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

engine noisy

Fail 23 Sep 2020 231,823 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight noise & slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine noisy

Pass 18 Sep 2019 225,525 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 225,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 223,752 miles

rear in constant velocity gaiters perished

Pass 15 Sep 2017 213,221 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Rear Inner very slight boldge on tyre side wall

Rear rear pads low

brake pad low warning light on

hand brake performance poor

light switch insecure

wear in steering Coolum

Nearside side step insecure

Fail 11 Sep 2017 213,217 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Rear Inner very slight boldge on tyre side wall

Rear rear pads low

brake pad low warning light on

hand brake performance poor

light switch insecure

wear in steering Coolum

Nearside side step insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2016 185,841 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Sep 2016 185,841 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 153,026 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 130,594 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch worn

Fail 26 Aug 2014 130,590 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

clutch worn

Pass 30 Aug 2013 106,646 miles

n/s/f tyre outside edge

Fail 28 Aug 2013 106,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre outside edge

Pass 1 Sep 2012 86,873 miles

offside parking brake is slightly lower than near side

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 OSM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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