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LB09 MSU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests34 (27 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate79.4%

Mileage

309,500 mi
Last recorded309,500 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

27 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 309,500 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2026 296,455 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 281,214 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 269,778 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 269,778 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 255,470 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 240,349 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 225,309 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 211,472 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 211,472 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification FIXED PIN FITTED (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 196,320 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 191,338 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 190,435 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 186,852 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 186,852 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 186,120 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre Wear Noted

Fail 11 Dec 2019 186,120 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre Wear Noted

Pass 15 Jul 2019 182,658 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 182,658 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 177,952 miles

N/s/f inner wheel slightly distorted

Slight wear to o/s/f tyre inner edge

Pass 23 May 2018 174,054 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 170,913 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 170,477 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 170,411 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2017 166,565 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Front Inner Wheel rim damage

Pass 13 Oct 2016 162,492 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 157,746 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 150,653 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wheel rim damage.

Offside Front Door mirror glass damage.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 140,858 miles

Both front brake discs lipped

N/s/r tyre wear (inner-outer edges)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 131,200 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 131,200 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

WEAR TO BRAKE SLIP PAD

WEAR TO N/S/F TYRE

Pass 10 Mar 2014 121,697 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 121,697 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 112,691 miles

wear to front tyres

wear to o/s/r tyre

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 MSU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.4%.

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 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 MSU, 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 MSU registered?

LB09 MSU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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