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LM09 OGU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,256 mi
Last recorded165,256 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 OGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 165,256 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Coil spring worn nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 156,081 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2023 137,948 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 124,610 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 119,230 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 117,176 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 116,703 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 114,651 miles

Offside Front Anti roll bar linkage fitted incorrectly but secure and not fouling

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Mar 2020 114,651 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti roll bar linkage fitted incorrectly but secure and not fouling

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2019 109,087 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 105,096 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 100,651 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 73,335 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 165,973 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 165,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 142,439 miles

oil leak from rear differential

Fail 24 Mar 2016 142,439 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 28 Sep 2015 130,969 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 111,841 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 102,179 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 80,666 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 68,778 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 47,519 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 27,890 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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LM09 OGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LM09 OGU, 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 LM09 OGU registered?

LM09 OGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is LM09 OGU safe to buy?

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