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LM09 OJX

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

199,310 mi
Last recorded199,310 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 OJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 199,310 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 199,309 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens polish and check bulbs are in right (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 193,292 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 193,290 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper and wing insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 190,217 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 190,217 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 186,437 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 186,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 182,496 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Oct 2021 182,496 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2020 175,148 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 164,335 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 164,335 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 155,962 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 155,962 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 137,334 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 124,181 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear axle leak

Fail 20 Oct 2016 124,181 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear axle leak

Pass 19 Apr 2016 111,281 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 106,158 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 93,239 miles

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

brake pad warning light on in dash

Pass 17 Oct 2014 85,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 85,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

brake pads wear sensor on

Pass 5 Jun 2014 72,929 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 72,929 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 62,093 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 55,047 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 55,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 43,819 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 33,022 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 28,661 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 28,588 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 27,523 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 OJX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LM09 OJX, 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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LM09 OJX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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