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WU59 LKA

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

256,180 mi
Last recorded256,180 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 LKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 256,180 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 255,098 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 255,020 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 255,020 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 254,974 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear seats arer missing at time of test

Pass 12 Mar 2019 241,587 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 234,510 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 227,011 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 220,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 205,198 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

Pass 9 Aug 2014 187,103 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 167,646 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 152,462 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 131,306 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 112,543 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 92,579 miles

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 11 Aug 2011 74,724 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 74,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 53,270 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 36,364 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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WU59 LKA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WU59 LKA, 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 WU59 LKA registered?

WU59 LKA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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