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LC59 KYJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

378,376 mi
Last recorded378,376 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 KYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 378,376 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2026 350,105 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 348,096 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 332,719 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 303,546 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 290,284 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 289,708 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 284,545 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 271,546 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 271,546 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 262,166 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 252,691 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 252,689 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 252,106 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 251,891 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 250,946 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 237,964 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 237,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 233,981 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 233,782 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 222,897 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 207,954 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 196,547 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 180,808 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 166,951 miles

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

offside rear wheel actuator has slight movement

Pass 3 Feb 2015 154,366 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 145,135 miles

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

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

offside rear steering system has slight play

Pass 5 Feb 2014 132,190 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 132,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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LC59 KYJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LC59 KYJ, 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 LC59 KYJ registered?

LC59 KYJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is LC59 KYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC59 KYJ shows 29 tests with a 82.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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