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LD09 YLR

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests36 (25 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate69.4%

Mileage

483,393 mi
Last recorded483,393 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

25 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 483,393 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2026 458,404 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake reserve travel

Pass 25 Jun 2025 437,937 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 417,283 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covered in filler (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2024 417,162 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (covered in filler) (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 416,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged rubbing on wing liner (chalked) (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

steering joint (uj) slight play connected to rack (rust )

Pass 7 Jun 2024 390,697 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 390,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 368,701 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp switch loose / insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Dec 2023 368,616 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 347,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2022 347,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc has signs of been heated

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 347,707 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Partially covered by TAXI plate (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc has signs of been heated

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 347,688 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 345,739 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 343,757 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 332,425 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 332,425 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 314,732 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 314,500 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 303,232 miles

Rear wiper motor not working

Pass 4 Jun 2018 293,484 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 272,997 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 258,305 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2017 258,305 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 238,179 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 238,179 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 224,081 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 200,868 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 184,403 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 184,403 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 167,546 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 167,546 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 156,670 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 156,670 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 137,253 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 YLR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.4%.

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 YLR, 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 YLR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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