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LG59 GMF

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

437,259 mi
Last recorded437,259 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 437,259 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Front windscreen slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

both side headlamps have poor beam

slight oil leak

under vehicle corroded and covered in under seal

Pass 18 Oct 2025 430,039 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Front windscreen slightly damaged

Offside Rear Inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

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

both side headlamps have poor beam

both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded and covered in under seal

Pass 24 Apr 2025 422,503 miles

Both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Under vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 14 Nov 2024 417,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 23 May 2024 408,027 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both side sills and front and rear suspension mounting areas corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2023 401,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front windscreen has slight damage

front and rear suspension mounting areas corroded

Pass 10 May 2023 393,227 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 386,191 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front windscreen slightly damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 24 May 2022 377,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front windscreen has stone chip

Pass 23 Nov 2021 371,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak

Pass 28 May 2021 367,054 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 364,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2020 364,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2019 357,899 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 348,280 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 340,395 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 330,344 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 69,340 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play in N/S Rear Steering controll unit

Fail 31 Aug 2012 69,340 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play in N/S Rear Steering controll unit

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 GMF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 GMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LG59 GMF?

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What year was LG59 GMF registered?

LG59 GMF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is LG59 GMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG59 GMF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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