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LD59 HRE

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests35 (25 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

345,129 mi
Last recorded345,129 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

25 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 345,129 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 324,255 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 324,185 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Emissions unable to be completed Failed smoke test (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected step wiring hanging down (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 297,682 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 294,343 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 294,299 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Upper Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 285,900 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 285,838 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 281,137 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 281,095 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 273,704 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 266,901 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 266,847 miles

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 258,080 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 257,917 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Jul 2020 243,844 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 243,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 236,994 miles

Rear steering motors removed

Pass 23 Jul 2019 228,824 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 226,077 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 217,802 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 205,447 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2017 191,653 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 191,652 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 179,827 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 179,827 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 166,432 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 154,983 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 150,787 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 150,697 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 144,552 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 135,365 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 123,495 miles

slight play in n/s/r wheel rotation assembly

Pass 7 Oct 2013 112,312 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 112,312 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 HRE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HRE, 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 HRE registered?

LD59 HRE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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