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LD09 YMH

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

299,893 mi
Last recorded299,893 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 299,893 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 299,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 288,692 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 274,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexible Pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 274,954 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexible Pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 264,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Oct 2022 264,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Apr 2022 249,393 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 249,393 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer/Tail Pipe Broken Away. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 236,780 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 222,450 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 222,263 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rearward facing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rearward facing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 212,838 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 24 Jan 2020 208,746 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 208,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 192,201 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 192,201 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 192,131 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 192,129 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 176,035 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 162,302 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 162,302 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 155,695 miles

Nearside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 144,855 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 144,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 144,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 122,426 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 114,675 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 106,766 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 98,851 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 89,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 17 Apr 2013 89,686 miles

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

rear tyres worn on edge

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 YMH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YMH, 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 YMH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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