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KU59 OWB

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

276,245 mi
Last recorded276,245 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 276,245 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear differential leak

general underbody corrosion

rear quaters surface corrosion both sides

Fail 9 Mar 2026 276,242 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear differential leak

general underbody corrosion

rear quaters surface corrosion both sides

Pass 13 Feb 2025 268,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 244,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 229,101 miles

Rear UNDERBODY CORROSION

Rear oil leaking from differential

Pass 12 Jan 2022 212,616 miles

general under body rust

Fail 12 Jan 2022 212,616 miles

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

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

general under body rust

Pass 20 Oct 2020 200,483 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip in zone "a" less than 10mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle partially loaded at time of test.

Fail 20 Oct 2020 200,483 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip in zone "a" less than 10mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle partially loaded at time of test.

Pass 24 Oct 2019 196,152 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage in zone "A" less than 10mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle partially loaded at time of test.

Fail 24 Oct 2019 196,152 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage in zone "A" less than 10mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle partially loaded at time of test.

Pass 6 Nov 2018 190,174 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both slightly white. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive around top of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage in zone "A" ,less than 10mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle partially loaded at time of test.

Pass 6 Nov 2017 183,580 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 183,558 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 173,497 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 163,771 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Aug 2014 154,148 miles

2 nails in n/s/r tyre

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

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 13 Aug 2014 154,128 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

2 nails in n/s/r tyre

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

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 31 Jul 2013 134,229 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 134,229 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 115,874 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 OWB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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