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KR09 LRJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

176,324 mi
Last recorded176,324 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 LRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 176,324 miles

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

General corrosion underbody & suspension

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2024 172,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear's (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension + Underbody generally corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2023 170,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear's (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension + Underbody generally corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2023 170,745 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear's (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension + Underbody generally corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2022 169,007 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 160,064 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 160,060 miles

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm X2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm X 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 148,815 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 148,811 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed x two (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2019 138,599 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 128,487 miles

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 27 Sep 2017 117,339 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 117,334 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both sides also n/s/f D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 107,090 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 97,171 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 84,989 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 67,111 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 50,218 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 50,218 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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KR09 LRJ 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 73.7%.

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 KR09 LRJ, 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 KR09 LRJ registered?

KR09 LRJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2009.

Is KR09 LRJ safe to buy?

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