CarVerify

Free Car Check

KY59 XCX

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi
4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2026

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mount for rear lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft securing bolt missing 3 bolts missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected 3 large cracks in screen (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 293,317 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 293,317 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 293,617 miles

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

Rear Chassis and suspension components corroded

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle - Pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 293,616 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Parking brake sticking on and have to hold pedal up (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Chassis and suspension components corroded

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle - Pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022

Handbrake performance only just met requirements indicating repair or adjustment required

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

No mileage reading

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust hanger corroded and broken with exhaust dropped onto O/S/R driveshaft (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides with kick up incorrect for uk use (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Handbrake performance only just met requirements indicating repair or adjustment required

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure rubbing driveshaft (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top Mount Rough when turning lock to lock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens full of condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Parking Brake (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer box - Split open (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin Silencer Box missing/Corroded off (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top Mount Rough when turning lock to lock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens full of condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016
Fail 7 Dec 2016

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 59,000 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front o/s tyre close to legal tread limit on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 59,000 miles

Headlamp aim too high front o/s headlamp aim too high. (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front o/s tyre close to legal tread limit on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2014 40,220 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 18,899 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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KY59 XCX 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 52.4%.

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 XCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KY59 XCX?

You can check the full history of KY59 XCX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KY59 XCX registered?

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

Is KY59 XCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY59 XCX shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KY59 XCX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KY59 XCX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.