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KU59 OVR

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

188,043 mi
Last recorded188,043 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 188,043 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2025 188,043 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested ABS ENGAGING AS SOON AS YOU PRESS PEDAL UNABLE TO TEST FOR FLUCTUATION OR BIND (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens requires polishing (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens requires polishing (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive FROM REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 182,791 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 174,760 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 22 Jul 2022 162,068 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 162,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 153,613 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 146,308 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 138,161 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 124,547 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 111,279 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 111,279 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 101,320 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 101,320 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil level low

Pass 12 Aug 2015 87,662 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 87,660 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour N/S/F (1.1.A.3e)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour O/S/F (1.1.A.3e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

coil spring broken O/S/R (2.4.C.1a)

front brake binding N/S/F (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 74,166 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 74,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 56,802 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 52,637 miles

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 OVR 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 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 KU59 OVR, 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 OVR registered?

KU59 OVR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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