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LG59 GOP

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

316,003 mi
Last recorded316,003 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 316,003 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S/F + O/S/F

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads Appear Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 315,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Cloudy Lens Affecting Beam Pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Weak Beam Pattern Due To Cloudy Lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S/F + O/S/F

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads Appear Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 293,477 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus cut off on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 293,475 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus cut off on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 260,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 260,364 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 252,388 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 252,217 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 242,719 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 242,719 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 232,286 miles

Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 232,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 222,539 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 211,080 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 200,942 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 193,021 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 181,594 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 170,702 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 158,164 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 148,027 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 134,319 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 122,799 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 108,175 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 GOP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 GOP, 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 GOP registered?

LG59 GOP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is LG59 GOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG59 GOP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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