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LG59 GKJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

367,089 mi
Last recorded367,089 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 GKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 367,089 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 354,654 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 345,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 341,528 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 341,527 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 331,302 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 323,254 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 316,539 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 316,531 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 312,880 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 299,436 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 299,436 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 287,482 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 273,501 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 260,163 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 246,175 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 246,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 229,744 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 229,744 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 216,412 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 204,508 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 188,241 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 171,293 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 171,293 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 154,417 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 139,348 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 119,251 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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LG59 GKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LG59 GKJ, 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 LG59 GKJ registered?

LG59 GKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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