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LB09 MLZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests38 (29 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate76.3%

Mileage

442,105 mi
Last recorded442,105 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

29 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 442,105 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2026 442,093 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2026 435,603 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2025 428,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 421,961 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 421,819 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 410,617 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2024 400,315 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 387,160 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear most joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 377,473 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 359,222 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 346,040 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 346,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 324,426 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 293,538 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 288,043 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 277,387 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2019 269,267 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 262,574 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Park brake efficiency only met, adjustment may be requierd

Pass 7 Feb 2018 252,173 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 252,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Aug 2017 241,870 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 241,408 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel steering connection has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 233,061 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 232,989 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 220,338 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 220,028 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering connection has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering connection has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 205,290 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in n/s/f tyre.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 190,039 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 189,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering connection has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 174,775 miles

Nearside Rear Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 174,664 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 155,037 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 115,046 miles

Nearside Rear Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 73,822 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 41,484 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 17,927 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 153 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 MLZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.3%.

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 MLZ, 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 MLZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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