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DG09 LHN

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

256,514 mi
Last recorded256,514 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 256,514 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 255,002 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 202,565 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 8 Feb 2020 185,432 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 185,432 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 165,092 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 144,876 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 144,876 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 121,036 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 21 Jan 2017 120,899 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 3 Feb 2016 102,780 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres in poor condition

brake wear warning light on

Fail 3 Feb 2016 102,775 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres in poor condition

brake wear warning light on

Pass 15 Jan 2015 91,604 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jan 2015 91,604 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2014 71,284 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 71,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 37,880 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 37,879 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 19,881 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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DG09 LHN 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 63.2%.

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 LHN, 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 LHN registered?

DG09 LHN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is DG09 LHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 LHN shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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