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SH59 KYS

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

180,678 mi
Last recorded180,678 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 KYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 180,678 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 179,783 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle underside has corrosion in areas.

Fail 19 Jun 2024 179,783 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle underside has corrosion in areas.

Pass 2 Jun 2023 176,914 miles

corrosion over parts of underbody

Pass 6 Jun 2022 173,687 miles

slight corrosion at parts of underbody

Pass 3 Jun 2021 169,182 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 May 2021 169,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor. Next to spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor. Next to spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Sill. Corroded and holed next to jacking point

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Inner Centre Sill. Corroded and holed

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 163,826 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 163,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 150,791 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 149,495 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 149,495 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

low effort on o/s handbrake

Pass 23 Dec 2016 129,861 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 129,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 110,585 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 110,581 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber support split (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 95,137 miles

exhaust tailpipe missing.

n/s blade split.

Fail 5 Jan 2015 95,137 miles

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

exhaust tailpipe missing.

n/s blade split.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 73,786 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 73,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 58,453 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 58,453 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

towbar cable chafed.

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 KYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KYS, 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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SH59 KYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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