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LL09 SWK

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,905 mi
Last recorded175,905 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL09 SWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 175,905 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 174,953 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 173,487 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2023 173,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 (5.2.3 (l))

tow bar rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2022 170,721 miles

Offside Front headlight condensated

Fail 7 Oct 2022 170,720 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 158,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 158,015 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 144,565 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

small chip to windscreen

Fail 28 Oct 2020 144,565 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

small chip to windscreen

Pass 7 Nov 2019 133,960 miles

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

chip to screen

Fail 7 Nov 2019 133,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

chip to screen

Pass 6 Nov 2018 124,531 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 124,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 116,877 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 113,206 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 110,339 miles

only 2 rear seats fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2014 103,796 miles

o.s front tyre worn heavily on inner edge,advise to change

Pass 14 Aug 2013 89,585 miles

n.s rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 18 Jul 2012 76,608 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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LL09 SWK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LL09 SWK, 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 LL09 SWK registered?

LL09 SWK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 August 2009.

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