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YKZ 1153

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,961 mi
Last recorded134,961 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKZ 1153
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 134,961 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 133,594 miles

Offside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 133,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 133,175 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 131,094 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 129,120 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 122,540 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 100,548 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 100,548 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 91,504 miles

high imbalance on front service brake just within limits

little reserve travel on parking brake

Fail 5 Jun 2018 91,504 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

high imbalance on front service brake just within limits

little reserve travel on parking brake

Pass 5 Jun 2017 82,690 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 82,690 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 74,908 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 10 May 2016 74,908 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 65,736 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 54,636 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2014 54,636 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2013 42,700 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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YKZ 1153 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YKZ 1153, 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 YKZ 1153 registered?

YKZ 1153 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 December 2009.

Is YKZ 1153 safe to buy?

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