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LB09 MPE

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

321,510 mi
Last recorded321,510 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 MPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 321,510 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 321,508 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 297,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 297,012 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 262,635 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 241,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 241,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 239,529 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 234,831 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jan 2020 234,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jul 2019 223,959 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 212,644 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated underside (4.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 257,619 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 257,619 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 192,430 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2017 179,916 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 179,916 miles

Offside 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 168,194 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 156,150 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 146,181 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 146,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 136,006 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 135,497 miles

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 127,977 miles

rear wheel steering disconected; slight play n/s/rear steering hub off load

Pass 26 Jul 2014 116,160 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

sl play in n/s/r steering box ( rear wheel steering switched off )

Pass 16 Jan 2014 103,131 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 93,519 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

long travel noted on parking brake.

play in both rear inner steering joints

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 MPE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LB09 MPE, 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 MPE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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