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LD09 BLN

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

319,556 mi
Last recorded319,556 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 BLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 319,556 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2025 309,718 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2025 309,718 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 305,991 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 305,991 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 301,000 miles

Both Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rear & N/S/F (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain testable Items

Pass 29 Aug 2024 299,942 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 279,899 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 279,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 257,639 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 234,182 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 234,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 214,696 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 203,363 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 198,227 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 198,227 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 192,907 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 192,907 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 185,399 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 179,556 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 172,805 miles

Slight play in steering actuator N/S/R

Pass 14 Sep 2016 166,374 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 160,150 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 151,973 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 143,796 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 135,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 126,154 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 116,637 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 106,480 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 106,480 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 BLN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 LD09 BLN, 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 BLN registered?

LD09 BLN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for LD09 BLN shows 30 tests with a 76.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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