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DG09 LHJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,371 mi
Last recorded142,371 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 LHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 142,371 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides. Also rear suspension and axle corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Sides. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 137,764 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin over 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 129,539 miles

Nearside Front door mirror attatched with tape

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 121,032 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 114,732 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 105,645 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 97,291 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 97,291 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 88,512 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 88,512 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 78,675 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 68,961 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 68,961 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 56,507 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 56,382 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 48,730 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 48,730 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has uneven wear

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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DG09 LHJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DG09 LHJ, 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 DG09 LHJ registered?

DG09 LHJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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