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LG59 GMO

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

393,027 mi
Last recorded393,027 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 393,027 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 357,792 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s ()

Pass 4 Feb 2022 317,924 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 317,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 291,581 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 291,581 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 287,409 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 287,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 268,548 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 259,114 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 259,113 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 244,710 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 229,556 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 229,556 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 217,500 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 217,500 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 204,549 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 204,549 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 191,928 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 191,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Feb 2016 178,619 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 178,619 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 167,269 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 152,892 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 139,985 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 125,703 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 125,703 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 111,815 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 GMO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GMO, 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 GMO registered?

LG59 GMO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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