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LB09 MRV

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests33 (26 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.8%

Mileage

267,785 mi
Last recorded267,785 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

26 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 267,785 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 266,869 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2025 254,578 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 254,559 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 248,481 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 248,475 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 236,245 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 236,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 223,082 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 223,061 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 212,087 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 212,087 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 210,933 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 197,014 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 184,250 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 184,239 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 170,088 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 159,729 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 157,340 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 154,289 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 148,062 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 141,676 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 134,906 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 128,136 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 122,030 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 115,923 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 108,970 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 102,786 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2015 96,257 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 90,636 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 83,747 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 76,980 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 69,885 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 MRV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.8%.

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 MRV, 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 LB09 MRV registered?

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

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The MOT history for LB09 MRV shows 33 tests with a 78.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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