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YK59 JHH

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,624 mi
Last recorded137,624 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 JHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 137,624 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 137,583 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 129,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

park brake travel close to end

Pass 7 Sep 2022 121,630 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 121,572 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 112,249 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 103,109 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 103,101 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 93,413 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 81,923 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 70,390 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 70,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 59,707 miles

Front brake slight imbalance

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

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brakes slight imbalance

exhaust hangers weak

Pass 2 Oct 2015 55,063 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 45,199 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 33,330 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 33,330 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 24,963 miles

o/s/r lamp is condensated

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 JHH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue 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 JHH, 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 JHH registered?

YK59 JHH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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