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P4 YKB

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

374,822 mi
Last recorded374,822 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 YKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 374,822 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 373,269 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 349,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 349,865 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 349,623 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 349,010 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 347,724 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 346,536 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 346,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 346,418 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 331,024 miles

Rear wiper motor not working

Pass 10 May 2018 314,004 miles

Front pads getting low

Rear wiper motor not working

Pass 18 Oct 2017 295,646 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear wiper motor not working

Pass 2 May 2017 279,822 miles

Offside Rear Lower suspension bearing / joint has play

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 257,101 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 9 May 2016 237,702 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 9 May 2016 237,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 29 Oct 2015 214,690 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 195,616 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 168,665 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 146,863 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 May 2014 146,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 23 Oct 2013 121,859 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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P4 YKB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P4 YKB, 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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P4 YKB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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