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YK59 HZN

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

234,949 mi
Last recorded234,949 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 234,949 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 227,164 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear heavily corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack inner joint heavily worn ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavily perished no cord visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear heavily corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavily perished no cord visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 227,163 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear heavily corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack inner joint heavily worn ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavily perished no cord visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear heavily corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavily perished no cord visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 215,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 211,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f and o/s/f brakes slight bind

o/s head light just has a pattern, lens frosting

rear tyres are a different size too the fronts

Pass 6 Sep 2021 207,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

windscreen has slight scratching from wiper blade

Fail 6 Sep 2021 207,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

windscreen has slight scratching from wiper blade

Pass 27 Aug 2020 201,318 miles

Offside Front has slight play in steering rackend

headlamp beam images could be better

scratching to front windscreen

Pass 29 Aug 2019 193,529 miles

brake imbalance may need attention

brake pads low

slight play in D bushes

Pass 6 Sep 2018 183,550 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 175,693 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 167,398 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 167,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 160,602 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2014 158,675 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 151,567 miles

front discs wearing thin

rear discs wearing thin

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 151,564 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs wearing thin

rear discs wearing thin

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 HZN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HZN, 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 YK59 HZN registered?

YK59 HZN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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The MOT history for YK59 HZN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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