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YE59 FKZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,336 mi
Last recorded137,336 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 FKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 137,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 130,391 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 130,390 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 124,418 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 May 2022 124,193 miles

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

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

Central Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 May 2021 112,362 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 103,400 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 28 May 2019 95,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 88,210 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres heavily perished

Pass 26 May 2017 81,652 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 73,600 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 64,167 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 61,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seat nsf

Pass 28 May 2014 61,828 miles

child seat nsf

Pass 29 May 2013 46,076 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust tip

Pass 24 Nov 2012 41,308 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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YE59 FKZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YE59 FKZ, 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 YE59 FKZ registered?

YE59 FKZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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