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LJ09 FMM

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

158,236 mi
Last recorded158,236 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 FMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 158,236 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 155,042 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 154,941 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 154,940 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 151,751 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 151,751 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 149,044 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 149,035 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 141,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 141,766 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 137,378 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 137,378 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 127,876 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 127,876 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Pass 1 Jun 2013 111,298 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 30 May 2013 111,296 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2012 97,065 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake warning light on

Fail 8 May 2012 97,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake warning light on

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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LJ09 FMM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LJ09 FMM, 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 LJ09 FMM registered?

LJ09 FMM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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The MOT history for LJ09 FMM shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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