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VK59 OKJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

220,092 mi
Last recorded220,092 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 OKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2025 220,092 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to multiple exhaust leaks (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect foggy headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced at jacking point near subframe mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced front most inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front most inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front most outer sill near door mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at middle box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front most inner sill near subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front most outer sill near door mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at rear axle, join from mid pipe to tail pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak tail pipe hole (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust resting on drive shaft (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from intercooler area at bumper front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive at input side of differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underside of van has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2024

front to rear brake pipes started to corrod

offside front tyres low tread

Fail 15 Mar 2024

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front to rear brake pipes started to corrod

offside front tyres low tread

Pass 15 Mar 2023

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

both inner sills holed/corroded outwith prescribed areas

Fail 13 Mar 2023

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

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

both inner sills holed/corroded outwith prescribed areas

Pass 8 Feb 2022

offside front to rear brake pipe started to corrod

Pass 11 Feb 2021

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 171,085 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Prop shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2019 120,125 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 113,399 miles

Offside Rear wheel difficult to rotate

bonnet cable disconnected

Fail 30 Mar 2018 113,397 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel difficult to rotate

bonnet cable disconnected

Pass 26 Jul 2017 109,292 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 109,292 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view wing (8.1.2a)

Offside Front front side step mount damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2016 101,810 miles

adjustable steering column has slight play

Fail 3 Aug 2016 101,804 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Emissions not tested exhaust section incomplete (7.3.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section corroded and split (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

adjustable steering column has slight play

Pass 24 Jun 2015 85,028 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 85,028 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2014 64,558 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 64,558 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 60,580 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 46,419 miles

advise nearside wiper blade

advise off side front track rod end

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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VK59 OKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VK59 OKJ, 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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VK59 OKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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