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YK59 XWB

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

97,082 mi
Last recorded97,082 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 97,082 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2026 97,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake Hose Insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 96,431 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 96,427 miles

Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 95,104 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 95,103 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 90,970 miles

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 88,053 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 87,634 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 77,942 miles

Exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2020 77,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2019 70,396 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 70,395 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 64,478 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 64,477 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 53,946 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 53,944 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 49,075 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 48,968 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 42,427 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level brake lamp cover broken no white light to rear

Fail 2 Nov 2015 42,427 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level brake lamp cover broken no white light to rear

Pass 22 Oct 2014 38,110 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 34,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Nov 2013 34,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear tyres on 3mm tread left

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre outer edge scrubbed of tread

Pass 7 Dec 2012 29,993 miles

nearside wiper split

offside wiper split

Fail 6 Dec 2012 29,990 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light on

nearside wiper split

offside wiper split

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 XWB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XWB, 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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YK59 XWB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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