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LC09 OMX

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests47 (29 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate61.7%

Mileage

451,145 mi
Last recorded451,145 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 OMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

29 pass 18 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 451,145 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2026 444,877 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 434,622 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 434,553 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 430,903 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 418,345 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 418,535 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 408,585 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 408,427 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 401,929 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 401,879 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 391,148 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 391,143 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 379,658 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 371,371 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 371,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 357,090 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 357,004 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 11 May 2020 346,905 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 345,625 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 345,490 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 345,329 miles

Exhaust system insecure clamp after turbo. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering component insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 342,065 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 323,029 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 303,776 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 282,229 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 281,172 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 9 May 2017 255,626 miles

Only just passed parking brake test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 231,499 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 231,276 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 206,122 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 206,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 12 Nov 2015 184,884 miles

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

n/s tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Nov 2015 184,847 miles

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

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

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

n/s tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2015 165,281 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 May 2015 165,240 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 147,576 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 147,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 134,605 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2014 134,475 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 106,411 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 106,304 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2012 67,149 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 50,888 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 28,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 28,035 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 104 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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LC09 OMX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 47 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.7%.

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 LC09 OMX, 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 LC09 OMX registered?

LC09 OMX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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