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LD09 BNJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

319,812 mi
Last recorded319,812 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 319,812 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 298,412 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 278,732 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 278,719 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 259,447 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 259,447 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended FLIP DOWN SEAT (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 243,312 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 228,810 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 228,806 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 219,822 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 218,607 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake calliper dust covers missing

Fail 14 Apr 2021 218,607 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake calliper dust covers missing

Pass 13 Oct 2020 216,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 207,202 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 207,201 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 194,813 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 194,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 183,283 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 165,828 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 149,946 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 138,290 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 128,016 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 118,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 118,855 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete worn/split (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 109,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 109,097 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2014 100,936 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 100,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light stay on

Pass 20 Mar 2014 91,517 miles

nearside rear driveshaft outer c.v.gaiter deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2014 91,517 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 84,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 9 Oct 2013 84,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 25 Mar 2013 75,350 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 75,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 BNJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LD09 BNJ, 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 BNJ registered?

LD09 BNJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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