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PY59 FKW

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

255,211 mi
Last recorded255,211 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 FKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 255,211 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 245,299 miles

Rear light lenses have been tinted

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 27 Jan 2022 232,880 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 211,731 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 211,730 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

2 rear indicators white

Pass 20 Jan 2020 197,526 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 181,855 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))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 181,853 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 168,937 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 163,117 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 151,256 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 151,256 miles

Fuel hose leaking on fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 125,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 103,937 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 103,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 80,872 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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PY59 FKW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 125,343 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 PY59 FKW, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PY59 FKW registered?

PY59 FKW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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