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YK59 XVC

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

211,808 mi
Last recorded211,808 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 211,808 miles

Engine covers/under-trays fitted

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

OSF - Inner Sill - Rubber (ramp) mounting deteriorated.

Oil leak under engine bay.

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Differential slightly leaking.

Service brake binding but not excessively All. (1.2.1 (f))

Under-chassis, brakes, suspension components corroded

Vehicle is heavily under-sealed

Pass 20 Jul 2019 204,399 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under-chassis, Brakes, Suspension components corroded

Vehicle is heavily under-sealed

Pass 21 Aug 2018 180,551 miles

oil leak on engine and rear diff,

Pass 6 Sep 2017 162,470 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 5 Sep 2017 162,421 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage no. plate (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brakes slightly binding

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2016 145,251 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 120,956 miles

headlamps slightly insecure

Fail 21 Sep 2015 120,955 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

headlamps slightly insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2014 97,548 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 97,496 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 77,497 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 77,457 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,293 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 56,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise rear pads and discs worn

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 XVC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XVC, 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 XVC registered?

YK59 XVC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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