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LD09 BLF

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

315,144 mi
Last recorded315,144 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 BLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 315,144 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2025 306,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 300,630 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 296,448 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 296,408 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords chalked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 292,115 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 282,180 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and Nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Hub locking nuts (not locked)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 282,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Lower swivel ( CHALKED) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play SWIVEL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 274,708 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 265,283 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 265,206 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 251,637 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 228,865 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 228,865 miles

Nearside Rear Steering arm modification unsafe four wheel steer (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Steering arm modification unsafe four wheel steer (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 220,718 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 220,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 209,340 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 209,340 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2017 194,827 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 184,200 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 169,999 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 169,999 miles

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2016 155,467 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 155,467 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Rear diff seal leaking

Pass 2 Nov 2015 148,284 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 141,137 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 129,385 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 117,791 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 106,379 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 106,379 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 94,527 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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LD09 BLF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 LD09 BLF, 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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LD09 BLF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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