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LC09 OMZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

332,011 mi
Last recorded332,011 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 OMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 332,011 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 328,081 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 320,817 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 309,221 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Side mirror insecure ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 301,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 301,454 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Bottom ball joint very excessive play where hub connects to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 294,753 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 294,737 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 287,137 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 276,545 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 269,791 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 269,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 263,013 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 247,011 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 238,644 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 220,445 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 219,611 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 194,280 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 162,538 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 146,737 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 128,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OMZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LC09 OMZ, 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 OMZ registered?

LC09 OMZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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