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LB09 MTU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

376,595 mi
Last recorded376,595 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 376,595 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 376,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 353,233 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s ()

Fail 27 Feb 2023 353,233 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s n/s (3.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 328,193 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 308,409 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 308,364 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 298,815 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 291,491 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 291,491 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 287,348 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rack gaiter twisted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 276,322 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 263,780 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 263,730 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 251,430 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [both sides] (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated [also twisted] (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 236,200 miles

Strong advise ; steering rack inner tie rod worn [both sides]

Pass 1 Feb 2017 222,580 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 222,579 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 211,059 miles

rear flasher fadeing

Pass 16 Feb 2016 198,311 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

both rear indicator bulbs starting to loose colour

n/s/f steering rack boot twisted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 183,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear wheel trim missing

Pass 2 Feb 2015 172,235 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 158,765 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 148,840 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 148,832 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 133,257 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 MTU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MTU, 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 MTU registered?

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

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