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LD09 BLJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

251,265 mi
Last recorded251,265 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 BLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 251,265 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 251,261 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 230,621 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jan 2018 210,708 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 189,122 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 170,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 145,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 127,303 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 103,423 miles

n/s/ wiper blade worn

Pass 14 Jan 2015 80,404 miles
Fail 1 May 2014

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

wheel arch trin on o/s/f broke

Pass 1 May 2014

wheel arch trin on o/s/f broke

Pass 24 Oct 2013 74,158 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 74,158 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 73,301 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 73,161 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 BLJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LD09 BLJ, 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 LD09 BLJ registered?

LD09 BLJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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