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PL59 HKP

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,157 mi
Last recorded159,157 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL59 HKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 159,157 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 159,141 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 159,132 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Poor effort (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 May 2021 159,120 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Poor effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark Under bonnet (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brakes slight imbalance

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2020 159,069 miles

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Both Front inner tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 155,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 152,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 85,235 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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PL59 HKP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL59 HKP, 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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PL59 HKP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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