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LG59 GKU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests38 (23 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate60.5%

Mileage

452,903 mi
Last recorded452,903 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 15 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 452,903 miles

Offside Front tyre close to 10yrs old

Offside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

Fail 28 Mar 2024 452,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose stalk (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front tyre close to 10yrs old

Offside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

Pass 19 Oct 2023 437,821 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 437,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 424,777 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 420,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 420,069 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 404,732 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 387,656 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 369,454 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 369,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 353,188 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 344,495 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2020 344,489 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside 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 11 Oct 2019 333,049 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 317,460 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 317,460 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 303,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 303,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 292,539 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 292,538 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2017 284,637 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 284,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front pads getting low

Pass 13 Mar 2017 276,489 miles

N/S/F Steering rack arm has slight play

N/S/F wing mirror damaged but still secure and visable view to rear

O/S/F Steering rack arm has slight play

O/S/R Seat belt device cover missing but still working fine

Fail 9 Mar 2017 276,489 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/S/F Steering rack arm has slight play

N/S/F wing mirror damaged but still secure and visable view to rear

O/S/F Steering rack arm has slight play

O/S/R Seat belt device cover missing but still working fine

Pass 15 Sep 2016 268,869 miles

Offside Front bumper security

Fail 14 Sep 2016 268,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering connection has excessive play electric motor play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front bumper security

Pass 25 Feb 2016 256,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and nearside rear facing seat belt buckle cases missing

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2015 236,985 miles

Play detected at inner steering rack joints

Serious oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2015 236,525 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer pin/bush assembly (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Play detected at inner steering rack joints

Serious oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 214,302 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rearwards facing centre seat,seatbelt buckle housing missing

Fail 20 Feb 2015 212,783 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rearwards facing centre seat,seatbelt buckle housing missing

Pass 3 Oct 2014 196,907 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Brake pad thickness cannot be seen but brake pad wear indicator is illuminated, further investigation advised

Centre rear seat belt clasp casing damaged

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Feb 2014 175,672 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 175,672 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 157,861 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pad warning lamp on

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 5 Sep 2013 155,913 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pad warning lamp on

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 6 Mar 2013 131,315 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 GKU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.5%.

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 LG59 GKU, 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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LG59 GKU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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