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LG59 GOU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

283,727 mi
Last recorded283,727 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 283,727 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 283,711 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 265,158 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 246,199 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 224,851 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 200,175 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 182,540 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Nearside Rear Outer cv gaiter deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 160,759 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 139,225 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 122,091 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 121,677 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 114,458 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 103,334 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 102,514 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 82,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 82,614 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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 GOU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GOU, 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 GOU registered?

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

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The MOT history for LG59 GOU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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