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YK59 HZE

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

371,324 mi
Last recorded371,324 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 HZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 371,324 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf,osf,nsr,osr (1.1.11 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 371,324 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf,osf,nsr,osr (1.1.11 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 370,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached back box missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight footbrake travel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 361,451 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 353,113 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 353,113 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 353,113 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 327,258 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 299,168 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 278,246 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 278,246 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 243,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 218,566 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 203,938 miles

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

slight bind n/s/f

slight play n/s/f

Pass 24 Sep 2015 181,219 miles

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

rack ends

Pass 1 Oct 2014 159,298 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 134,190 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 108,867 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 HZE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YK59 HZE, 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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YK59 HZE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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