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SU59 KHY

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,658 mi
Last recorded159,658 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU59 KHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 159,658 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jun 2026 159,657 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2025 155,368 miles

Offside Front Door steelwork corrosion.

Oil leak, but not excessive O/s of engine underside. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle differential casing corrosion.

Fail 10 Jun 2025 155,315 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe coming out of rear exhaust box rotten and holed /major leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box split at rear and blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect And too low. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Intermittent starting fault.

Offside Front Door steelwork corrosion.

Oil leak, but not excessive O/s of engine underside. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle differential casing corrosion.

Pass 4 Jun 2024 145,719 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive O/s and top of engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear transmission corrosion.

Pass 7 Jun 2023 142,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad sensor wire close to inner of wheel rim.

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

Offside Rear Handbrake cable not fitted to clip on axle. not affecting operation of handbrake cable.

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Transmission corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2022 134,853 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on end. (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive O/s of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from differental. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower rear arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 127,529 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 127,457 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern in either headlamps / lenses full of condensation. (4.1.2 (c))

Rear tyres different load ratings. But sufficient for axle weight.

Pass 28 Jul 2020 124,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive new pipe fitted over spill possible (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 120,833 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 120,753 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel FOOTBRAKE AND HANDBRAKE (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 110,175 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 110,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively rooted incorrect (3.4.3)

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 110,163 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively rooted incorrect (3.4.3)

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 27,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2011 27,858 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2010 15,120 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 15,120 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SU59 KHY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SU59 KHY, 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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SU59 KHY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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