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JR55 LOZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,363 mi
Last recorded187,363 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR55 LOZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 187,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 186,118 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 185,087 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 185,087 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 181,310 miles

Nearside Front door mirror casing damaged

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 170,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff damp possible leak

Fail 11 Mar 2022 170,784 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding brake has got hot (1.2.1 (f))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% front axle 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff damp possible leak

Pass 9 Feb 2021 163,326 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip provision (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Most rear (7.1.2 (d))

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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre bald outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level over maximum on dipstick

Pass 5 Feb 2020 159,378 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 150,265 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothy rear brake discs worn and corrded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 143,544 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Pass 27 Feb 2017 136,820 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 87,270 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Pass 22 Oct 2012 67,699 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal rubber starting to 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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JR55 LOZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JR55 LOZ, 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 JR55 LOZ registered?

JR55 LOZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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