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GJ09 LUR

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

217,664 mi
Last recorded217,664 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 LUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 217,664 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 217,664 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 213,344 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 213,344 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 207,982 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 202,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing low on inner edge / Deteriorated / tyre size 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing low on inner edge / Deteriorated / tyre size 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated / tyre size 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 195,900 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 190,397 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 178,775 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 155,596 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 155,596 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 138,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 122,067 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 122,067 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 102,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 84,638 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 69,880 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 58,301 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 58,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Mar 2012 46,242 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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GJ09 LUR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ09 LUR, 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 GJ09 LUR registered?

GJ09 LUR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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