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VU59 LYT

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,309 mi
Last recorded105,309 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 LYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2026 105,309 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 102,585 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 99,845 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 96,117 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 90,200 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 84,122 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 79,084 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 73,097 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 65,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 58,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

No emissions detected during test

Pass 15 Sep 2016 50,384 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 42,291 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 35,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 28,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 23,132 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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VU59 LYT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU59 LYT, 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 VU59 LYT registered?

VU59 LYT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is VU59 LYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU59 LYT shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU59 LYT have outstanding finance?

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