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LD59 HRJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

256,893 mi
Last recorded256,893 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 256,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 249,089 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 249,089 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 240,314 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 239,999 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear wheel steering component insecure Ram worn (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in swept (3.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 239,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear wheel steering component insecure Ram worn (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in swept (3.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 230,247 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Wheel trims obscuring wheel fixings

Fail 28 Sep 2020 229,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play Swivel/thrust bearing excessively worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Wheel trims obscuring wheel nuts/bolts

Pass 27 Jul 2020 228,138 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 217,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 214,928 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 204,935 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 198,584 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 187,154 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 174,293 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 161,911 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2015 161,911 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2014 146,612 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 146,612 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 134,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 134,209 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 123,809 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 HRJ 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 HRJ, 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 HRJ registered?

LD59 HRJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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