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SH59 KXV

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

286,064 mi
Last recorded286,064 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 286,064 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Wax oil has been sprayed to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 20 May 2025 276,831 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 266,594 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight surface corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 21 May 2024 257,680 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 246,772 miles

Slight surface corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 23 May 2023 239,587 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 223,208 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 226,335 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 226,332 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 218,376 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 206,562 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 204,338 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 204,224 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 192,441 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 192,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 179,441 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 179,441 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 164,669 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 151,872 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 137,422 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 137,421 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 120,211 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 107,102 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 107,094 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 97,895 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 97,895 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pads and discs in poor condition.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 56,735 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 16,011 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 KXV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH59 KXV, 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 KXV registered?

SH59 KXV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is SH59 KXV safe to buy?

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