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TK55 VAN

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,415 mi
Last recorded122,415 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTK55 VAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 122,415 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned and rack end has plaY (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 108,724 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 99,502 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 99,502 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 94,713 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both front wheels (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 93,211 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 77,789 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 74,435 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 68,927 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 65,113 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 57,351 miles

Both front tyres worn on both outside edges.

Front brakes binding slightly.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Oct 2015 48,040 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 48,039 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 33,773 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 33,773 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 27,146 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 27,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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TK55 VAN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TK55 VAN, 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 TK55 VAN registered?

TK55 VAN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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