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LB09 MLY

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

338,551 mi
Last recorded338,551 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 MLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 338,551 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2026 321,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 320,886 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR TAIL MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 303,367 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 300,258 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 288,136 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 288,136 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 276,798 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 263,334 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 251,605 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 239,221 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 238,863 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 238,863 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 233,495 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 229,896 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 224,700 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 210,901 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 199,419 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 199,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam BULB FITTED (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working BULB FITTED (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONTS REPLACED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 192,343 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 192,343 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 191,374 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 184,216 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 176,516 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 153,892 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 134,543 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear suspension arm has slight play (lower bearing)

offside rear steering system has slight play

Pass 18 Jul 2013 123,396 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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LB09 MLY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 LB09 MLY, 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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LB09 MLY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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