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LD59 HPC

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

244,632 mi
Last recorded244,632 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 244,632 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 244,632 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 240,630 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 27 Jul 2023 223,211 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jul 2023 223,196 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2022 201,723 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 201,718 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 187,964 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 187,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 162,516 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 143,666 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 137,823 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2019 137,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 127,563 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 127,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 116,451 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 116,186 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 105,140 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 90,960 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 90,267 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 90,262 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 76,131 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 76,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,537 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 61,178 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 61,178 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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LD59 HPC 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 61.5%.

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 HPC, 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 HPC registered?

LD59 HPC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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