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GJ09 LUT

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

208,493 mi
Last recorded208,493 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 LUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 208,493 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 200,053 miles

Offside parking brake low effort

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test fitted wit 2 passenger seats

Fail 31 Jul 2025 200,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside parking brake low effort

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test fitted wit 2 passenger seats

Pass 26 Jul 2024 186,992 miles

Offside Front 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))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 186,988 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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 1 Aug 2023 175,492 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

chip in windscreen

poor image off side dip beam

Fail 31 Jul 2023 175,486 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both wrong bulbs (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water in head light (4.1.2 (c))

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

both rear coil springs corroded

chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Jul 2022 162,784 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 151,969 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 144,632 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 132,038 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 121,386 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 5 Jul 2017 109,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn more on outer edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 109,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn more on outer edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 99,422 miles

uneven wear to front tyres on outer edges

Fail 18 Jul 2016 99,419 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

uneven wear to front tyres on outer edges

Pass 13 Aug 2015 90,918 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 90,918 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 83,525 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 83,525 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 73,138 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2013 73,138 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 13 May 2013 73,024 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 10 May 2013 73,024 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 61,149 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 LUT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GJ09 LUT, 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 LUT registered?

GJ09 LUT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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