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LG59 GKO

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests31 (26 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.9%

Mileage

465,014 mi
Last recorded465,014 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

26 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 465,014 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 456,582 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 456,578 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2020 448,256 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 445,572 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 423,953 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2019 410,166 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 382,656 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 359,171 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 334,943 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 312,138 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 288,801 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 269,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

rear diff housing bushes worn

Pass 25 Feb 2016 247,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 225,686 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 203,566 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s door mirror cover damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2015 203,566 miles

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

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

o/s door mirror cover damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2014 182,951 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 182,951 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 160,937 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 160,937 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 140,085 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 120,461 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 100,056 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 100,056 miles

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

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 82,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 82,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 64,134 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,668 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 27,216 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 10,187 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 GKO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.9%.

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 GKO, 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 GKO registered?

LG59 GKO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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