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YJ59 DYH

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

257,566 mi
Last recorded257,566 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ59 DYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2017 257,566 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush bothsides front centre (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bothsides front (4.1.E.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort rear bothsides (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 220,592 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 220,406 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 192,033 miles

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

Offside Front light unit slightly loose

Fail 19 Sep 2016 192,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front light unit slightly loose

Pass 21 Mar 2016 171,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 171,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 157,021 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2015 128,304 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2015 128,304 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 127,450 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 116,724 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 94,255 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 85,880 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2012 74,821 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 31 Aug 2012 74,524 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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YJ59 DYH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YJ59 DYH, 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 YJ59 DYH registered?

YJ59 DYH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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