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LB09 MSV

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

355,175 mi
Last recorded355,175 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 355,175 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 349,273 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 346,056 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 346,056 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 329,783 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 329,728 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted and chaffing on inner wing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification suspension arm to stub axle excessive movement (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 327,192 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 327,192 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel steering insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front fog light not working.

Pass 3 Jul 2018 316,222 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 307,940 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 298,459 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 289,510 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 278,995 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 26,206 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 26,206 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 244,909 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 212,629 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 212,629 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2013 194,958 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 175,611 miles

Offside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 175,611 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 MSV 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 MSV, 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 MSV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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