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SK59 NPG

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,379 mi
Last recorded201,379 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 NPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 201,379 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rest of underbody heavily undersealed

Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 201,379 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rest of underbody heavily undersealed

Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 201,331 miles

Central Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chessie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

rest of under body and chassie rusted

Pass 5 Mar 2025 186,293 miles

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

headlight aims poor

Pass 8 Jan 2024 175,000 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 161,627 miles

rear back panel holed underside

Fail 15 Dec 2022 161,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing 2 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

injector seals leaking

rear back pannel holed

Pass 11 Jan 2022 149,196 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 149,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2020 139,500 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 133,161 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 122,025 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 122,024 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 110,135 miles

Both front brakes have a slight bind

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 96,502 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 83,975 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

REAR DIFF IS LEAKING

front windscreen is cracked behind mirror ,not obstructing drivers view

Pass 9 Dec 2014 69,294 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear diff has a oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2013 58,689 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 46,010 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 45,600 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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SK59 NPG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SK59 NPG, 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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SK59 NPG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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