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RK59 RPK

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

225,128 mi
Last recorded225,128 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 RPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 225,128 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 224,412 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 221,245 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear diff leak

soot under bonnet

Pass 26 Sep 2022 213,432 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all tyre pressure look low

Pass 10 Sep 2021 206,063 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 197,982 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 190,539 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 182,817 miles

oil leak front n/s

steering has very slight knock from uj at rack

Fail 7 Aug 2018 182,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak front n/s

steering has very slight knock from uj at rack

Pass 18 Aug 2017 173,975 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust has slight leak

front tyres worn low & have uneven wear

Pass 23 Aug 2016 166,056 miles

Rear wash wipe inop

engine oil leak

Front stone chip zone b

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 166,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front stone chip zone b

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear wash wipe inop

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2016 156,623 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 156,623 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 121,298 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 87,465 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 69,630 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 69,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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RK59 RPK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RK59 RPK, 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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What year was RK59 RPK registered?

RK59 RPK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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