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LB09 MPU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

433,624 mi
Last recorded433,624 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 433,624 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight play in steering rack inner joints both sides.

Fail 16 Feb 2021 433,623 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides DANGEROUS rubbing on tyres (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up hub assembly insecure (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Pass 21 Feb 2020 425,697 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 412,466 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 403,321 miles

Offside headlight has water ingress pattern not affected

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 390,205 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 376,658 miles

play in propshaft UJ

Fail 9 Mar 2018 376,658 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

play in propshaft UJ

Pass 12 Sep 2017 366,330 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 342,962 miles

engine oil leak

play in prop shaft uj

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 14 Sep 2016 315,208 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 315,208 miles

Offside Rear Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 291,064 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2015 261,843 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 261,773 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 234,380 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 201,553 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 201,551 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 175,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 175,718 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2013 147,428 miles

rear brake discs scored

Fail 3 Sep 2013 147,428 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs scored

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 MPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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