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KY59 UEM

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,028 mi
Last recorded158,028 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 UEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 158,028 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 158,028 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs poor condition

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 151,388 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 145,934 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 138,281 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 138,281 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 125,173 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 113,158 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 104,379 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 95,691 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2018 95,691 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2017 87,184 miles

both rear tyres perished on outer side walls

Fail 1 Feb 2017 87,184 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perished on outer side walls

Pass 25 Jan 2016 76,911 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 67,171 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 67,171 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 57,582 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 44,605 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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KY59 UEM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KY59 UEM, 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 KY59 UEM registered?

KY59 UEM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2009.

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