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LC59 KYW

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

460,901 mi
Last recorded460,901 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 460,901 miles

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

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 460,901 miles

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

Front Headlamp incorrect colour both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 450,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 450,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 436,513 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 424,231 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 393,152 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 364,392 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 336,418 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 308,056 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 279,946 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 258,767 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 239,406 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 239,391 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

nearside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 13 Oct 2016 237,407 miles

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 15 Apr 2016 215,857 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 197,286 miles

parking brake has travel

Pass 20 Apr 2015 176,552 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 154,075 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 130,734 miles

front brake pads worn

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2013 108,979 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 KYW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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