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LC59 KYT

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

331,004 mi
Last recorded331,004 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 331,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 330,995 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 323,318 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 323,300 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 319,090 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 315,592 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 315,573 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn second bearing excessive play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative both sides (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 306,989 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 306,985 miles

Brake cable damaged FRONT PARKING BRAKE CABLE SNAPPED/PULLED OUT OF HOUSING (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 296,478 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 296,439 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 288,728 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 288,718 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 286,385 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 286,385 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 270,935 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 270,921 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 254,980 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 252,531 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 252,525 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing o/s rear facing seat (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 233,445 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 233,398 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 207,521 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 207,521 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort park brake (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 176,028 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 175,978 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track arm to rack (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 164,110 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 164,110 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 159,319 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 159,319 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 111,685 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 111,685 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 71,289 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play o/s tie rod

Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,650 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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LC59 KYT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 LC59 KYT, 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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LC59 KYT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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