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LD09 YML

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

265,964 mi
Last recorded265,964 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 YML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 265,964 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2025 258,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 254,546 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 254,546 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light inop

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 241,178 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 241,178 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 213,978 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 213,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 196,595 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 192,709 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 185,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 183,075 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 179,486 miles

Nearside Front SHOULDER WEAR ON TYRE

Nearside Rear SHOULDER WEAR ON TYRE

Pass 4 Nov 2019 172,452 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 164,213 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 164,213 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 158,061 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 149,828 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 143,275 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 May 2017 134,349 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 125,029 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 124,486 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 122,950 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 121,273 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 118,607 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 108,700 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 99,026 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 99,025 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 May 2013 89,197 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 YML is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 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 YML, 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 YML registered?

LD09 YML is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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