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YK59 HTV

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

183,556 mi
Last recorded183,556 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 HTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 183,556 miles

no recordable diesel smoke emissions noted

Pass 5 Jul 2025 174,995 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 174,674 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 165,503 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 156,109 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 156,097 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing likely to break up centre uj (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 150,137 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 147,025 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 133,242 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 119,232 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 98,334 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 83,972 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 83,929 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 70,897 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 70,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 59,313 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 49,076 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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YK59 HTV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YK59 HTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YK59 HTV?

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What year was YK59 HTV registered?

YK59 HTV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is YK59 HTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK59 HTV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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