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SH59 KWY

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

343,599 mi
Last recorded343,599 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 KWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 343,599 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front lower chasis rusty by jacking points

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides covered with copper grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 343,599 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front lower chasis rusty by jacking points

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides covered with copper grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 336,899 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

car ave age rust underneath all over

oil leaking from rear diff.

Fail 15 Feb 2023 336,879 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

car ave age rust underneath all over

oil leaking from rear diff.

Pass 12 Feb 2022 325,418 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 325,406 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 311,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on sills and jacking points

Fail 4 Feb 2021 311,293 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on sills and jacking points

Pass 31 Jul 2019 303,320 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 30 Jul 2019 303,313 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 2 Dec 2011 113,677 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 59,026 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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SH59 KWY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SH59 KWY, 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 SH59 KWY registered?

SH59 KWY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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