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YH59 JKX

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,583 mi
Last recorded132,583 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 JKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 132,583 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 125,375 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 125,370 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 121,769 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 117,472 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 117,472 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 114,181 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 114,181 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken in two before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both N/S and O/S (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 100,220 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 100,219 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 84,927 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in top centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 84,927 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in top centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 69,790 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 55,704 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 55,703 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 44,862 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 37,280 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 25,612 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 25,612 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 19,936 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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YH59 JKX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YH59 JKX, 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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YH59 JKX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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