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YK59 HZY

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

188,457 mi
Last recorded188,457 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 HZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 188,457 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 178,157 miles

Coolant Low

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

O/S/F Wing Mirror Cover Damaged/Missing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides - 195/65/16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 177,696 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Illegible + Deteriorated (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Coolant Low

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

O/S/F Wing Mirror Cover Damaged/Missing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides - 195/65/16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 170,084 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 162,828 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 153,457 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 148,521 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 148,521 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 145,530 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 145,530 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 140,292 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 140,292 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 140,249 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 137,605 miles

Engine cover obscuring view to some items

Fail 29 Aug 2015 137,593 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine cover obscuring view to some items

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

Unable to test Emissions due to exhaust broken

Fail 28 Aug 2014 115,067 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 115,067 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 90,907 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 90,907 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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 HZY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HZY, 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 HZY registered?

YK59 HZY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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