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HT09 LCU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

224,493 mi
Last recorded224,493 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT09 LCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 224,493 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 216,446 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth one edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 189,643 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 189,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper 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))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

excessive travel on hand brake pedal

Pass 31 Aug 2018 185,980 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

surface corrosion heavy in places to underside of vehicle body floor and chassis and on suspension . steering and braking components

Pass 7 Sep 2017 185,122 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 185,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HT09 LCU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HT09 LCU, 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 HT09 LCU registered?

HT09 LCU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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The MOT history for HT09 LCU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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