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LM09 OHC

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

449,866 mi
Last recorded449,866 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 OHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 449,866 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 444,813 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 431,248 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 387,471 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 387,182 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 362,816 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Constant Velocity perished

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 337,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2018 288,600 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 237,121 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2016 185,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 147,816 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 147,815 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 94,740 miles

o/s head lamp condensation

Fail 7 Oct 2014 94,699 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s head lamp condensation

Pass 17 Sep 2013 41,039 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 28,278 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 OHC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LM09 OHC, 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 OHC registered?

LM09 OHC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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