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YK59 XUZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,223 mi
Last recorded169,223 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 XUZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 169,223 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear chassis corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2025 166,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 159,496 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 159,300 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 149,179 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear rusty at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear dif leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test tow ball missing

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis rusty both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

knocking noise from steering

Fail 9 Aug 2023 149,171 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear rusty at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear dif leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test tow ball missing

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis rusty both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

knocking noise from steering

Pass 19 Aug 2022 134,721 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 134,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 120,545 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 120,545 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 109,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 109,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 94,979 miles

off side head light damp inside lens

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Apr 2019 92,798 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 82,180 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 68,914 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 50,176 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 38,732 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 25,616 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 16,310 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 16,310 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 XUZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XUZ, 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 XUZ registered?

YK59 XUZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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