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LD59 HNU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

331,017 mi
Last recorded331,017 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 HNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 331,017 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 320,480 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 299,002 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 299,001 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 298,989 miles

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

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

Front number plate

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear lower inner sill correded

Pass 22 Aug 2020 298,835 miles

Offside Front track rod end & inner tie rod arm slight play

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2019 284,391 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 284,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 272,392 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 260,561 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Oct 2017 247,674 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 247,674 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2017 243,110 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 243,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/16C (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 234,514 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 234,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 220,130 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 220,124 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 190,151 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 161,138 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 151,155 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 127,937 miles

Offside Front 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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LD59 HNU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LD59 HNU, 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 LD59 HNU registered?

LD59 HNU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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