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YK59 XVU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

266,972 mi
Last recorded266,972 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 XVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 266,972 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 261,598 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 257,586 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 252,900 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 251,154 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 245,362 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 239,689 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 231,964 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 221,123 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 215,096 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 215,032 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2020 209,254 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 197,090 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 176,975 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 176,922 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 144,880 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 144,880 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 121,698 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing tyre pattern

Offside Front tyre cut outer wall

Offside Rear tyre perishing inner wall

Fail 7 Jun 2017 121,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing tyre pattern

Offside Front tyre cut outer wall

Offside Rear tyre perishing inner wall

Pass 3 Feb 2015 110,802 miles

bonnet release handle broken

brake pad warning light on

condensation in o/s headlight

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 3 Feb 2015 110,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

bonnet release handle broken

brake pad warning light on

Pass 30 Jan 2014 96,362 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 96,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 79,857 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 79,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 55,752 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 XVU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK59 XVU registered?

YK59 XVU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 November 2009.

Is YK59 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK59 XVU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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