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LG59 GPE

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests30 (25 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

402,387 mi
Last recorded402,387 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 GPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

25 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 402,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 402,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 389,770 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 389,768 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 373,157 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 357,758 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 357,758 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 339,180 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 322,887 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 308,595 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 307,426 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 300,027 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 295,645 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 293,669 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 293,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 290,910 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 281,300 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 270,845 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 260,990 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 249,146 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 237,947 miles

Front pads getting low

Slight play in O/S & N/S steering rack arm

Pass 25 Feb 2017 225,356 miles

O/S/F Slight play in steering rack arm

O/S/R King pin bearing has slight play

O/S/R shock has slight play in top bush

Pass 22 Aug 2016 213,523 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 199,009 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 183,770 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 169,808 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 153,604 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 153,604 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 138,852 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 118,117 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 GPE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GPE, 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 GPE registered?

LG59 GPE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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