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LD09 YMY

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

392,209 mi
Last recorded392,209 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 392,209 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 370,108 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 347,029 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 306,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 306,281 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 282,787 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 282,687 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not in (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 274,257 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 274,256 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 261,902 miles

slight play offside rear steering arm

Pass 21 Nov 2018 255,753 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

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

O/S/R Wheel vearing has slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2018 245,151 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

Fronnt brake pads getting low

Offside Front Upper Suspension mounting bush slight play

Rear brake pads getting low

Slight play in O/S/F steering rack arm

Pass 23 Nov 2017 233,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower oil leak

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

central rear child seat fitted in rear

Pass 9 Jun 2017 220,946 miles

Central Rear child seat fitted in rear

Pass 25 Nov 2016 207,255 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 207,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 196,143 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 195,114 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 195,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 182,830 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 169,333 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 169,311 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 157,668 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2014 144,419 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 129,788 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 116,182 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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 YMY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YMY, 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 YMY registered?

LD09 YMY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is LD09 YMY safe to buy?

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