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YK59 JBU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,300 mi
Last recorded142,300 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 142,300 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 134,527 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 127,314 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 121,332 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 114,383 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 107,646 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 96,829 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 96,829 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative Both (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Reservoir empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 88,648 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 88,648 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 80,344 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 69,346 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 59,634 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 46,711 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 30,963 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 JBU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JBU, 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 JBU registered?

YK59 JBU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is YK59 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK59 JBU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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