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LM09 OJS

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

263,448 mi
Last recorded263,448 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 OJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 263,448 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both o/s & n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 263,446 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both o/s & n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 255,266 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all jacking points corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2023 245,752 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 227,453 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 208,305 miles

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

under vehicle slightly corroded inner sills

Pass 10 Oct 2020 197,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 196,855 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 196,845 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak engine

Pass 30 Apr 2018 196,629 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

all brake pads wearing low

drivers door window mechanism inoperative

handbrake pedal travel on limit

suspension knock present, no faults found at time of test but further investigation required

Fail 25 Apr 2018 196,461 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

all brake pads wearing low

drivers door window mechanism inoperative

handbrake pedal travel on limit

suspension knock present, no faults found at time of test but further investigation required

Pass 24 Jun 2017 175,868 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 152,639 miles

some oil loss

Pass 13 Jun 2015 130,468 miles

some insecurity of nearside front inner wing cover

some oil loss

Pass 25 Jun 2014 109,930 miles

centre exhuast box fractured.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 87,114 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 66,395 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 OJS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OJS, 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 OJS registered?

LM09 OJS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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