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SA59 KUV

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

420,105 mi
Last recorded420,105 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 KUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 420,105 miles

Front Inner both riggers covered heavily with underseal

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 420,105 miles

Front Inner both riggers covered heavily with underseal

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 416,429 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 397,082 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 361,990 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills corroded around jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Side mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 361,702 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Not working (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills corroded around jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Side mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 334,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 318,937 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise the driver on paint work to n/s door

Fail 28 Sep 2020 318,642 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak possible both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hose slightly damaged n/s/f brake hose not fitted properly (taxi fail) (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise the driver on paint work to n/s door

cant see the ramps for h/c test (taxi fail)

Pass 26 Sep 2019 303,488 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 276,020 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 276,020 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 247,438 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 247,357 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2016 227,916 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 200,549 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 200,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' item as bin removed (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 182,166 miles

near side front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2013 162,981 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

e.m.l on

n/s/f tyre bald outer shoulder

Fail 16 Oct 2013 162,970 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

e.m.l on

n/s/f tyre bald outer shoulder

Pass 22 Feb 2012 147,227 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 82,957 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 12,452 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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SA59 KUV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SA59 KUV, 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 SA59 KUV registered?

SA59 KUV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is SA59 KUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA59 KUV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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