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RX59 KYC

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,725 mi
Last recorded129,725 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX59 KYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 129,725 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Diesel particulate filter mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Long brake pedal

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded

Offside Front Jacking point corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2026 129,725 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Diesel particulate filter mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Long brake pedal

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded

Offside Front Jacking point corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2025 121,813 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 115,433 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 108,831 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 102,462 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 96,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 96,471 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 93,601 miles

Central Rear final drive support bracket bushes deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 88,428 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Jul 2019 88,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image/pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust pipe clamp (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust pipe clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jul 2018 77,181 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 67,124 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 55,305 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 47,694 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 38,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Wheel trims fitted all round, unable to check wheel bolts

Pass 16 Jul 2013 20,338 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 12,392 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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RX59 KYC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RX59 KYC, 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 RX59 KYC registered?

RX59 KYC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2009.

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The MOT history for RX59 KYC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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