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LG59 GLZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests36 (29 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

329,939 mi
Last recorded329,939 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

29 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 329,939 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2025 309,948 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 295,761 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 286,360 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 286,286 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 269,004 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 254,926 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 254,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 234,564 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 218,585 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Nov 2022 218,585 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2022 204,945 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 191,273 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 189,936 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 183,157 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 182,632 miles

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

Offside Rear light slightly damage

Pass 4 Feb 2021 175,252 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2020 169,648 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 165,465 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 165,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 159,737 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 152,978 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 152,345 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 146,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight play in N/S/SR acutator

Pass 27 Nov 2017 140,080 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 140,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 135,599 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 128,492 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 123,754 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 115,242 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 108,585 miles

Offside front tyre is wearing unevenly on outer edge

Pass 24 Nov 2014 100,869 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 100,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 93,140 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 85,003 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 85,003 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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 GLZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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

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