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LG59 GLJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

305,384 mi
Last recorded305,384 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 305,384 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jan 2023 305,384 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working o/s n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 297,817 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Feb 2022 297,816 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 64 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 293,704 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 293,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 288,380 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 288,291 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play Steering gear excess movement/play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play Steering gear excess movement/play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 285,571 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 285,571 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 271,936 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 256,488 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 May 2018 256,576 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 242,601 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 242,601 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 230,132 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 218,077 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 203,932 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 193,517 miles

Anti-slip is slightly worn.

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

Oil Leak

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 193,513 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Anti-slip is slightly worn.

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

Oil Leak

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 155,804 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 141,402 miles

anti-slip provision slightly worn

Pass 3 Jul 2013 121,892 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 121,892 miles

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

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

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 GLJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GLJ, 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 GLJ registered?

LG59 GLJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is LG59 GLJ safe to buy?

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