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LE59 GAR

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

270,063 mi
Last recorded270,063 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE59 GAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 270,063 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 241,315 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 219,535 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 219,535 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Check conection or bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 212,347 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering has slight play to steering motor

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 205,093 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering has slight play in motor gearing !!

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 205,022 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box holed !! (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering has slight play in motor gearing !!

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 194,247 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 191,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box leaking slightly and outer skin poor condition !! (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 191,347 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box leaking slightly and outer skin poor condition !! (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 182,207 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 172,705 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 172,705 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 162,304 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 152,087 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 141,909 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 131,782 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 117,908 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 105,286 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 91,479 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear centre seat belt buckle cover adrift

Fail 21 Oct 2013 91,479 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear centre seat belt buckle cover adrift

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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LE59 GAR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LE59 GAR, 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 LE59 GAR registered?

LE59 GAR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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The MOT history for LE59 GAR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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