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LM09 OLK

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

241,751 mi
Last recorded241,751 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 OLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 241,751 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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 10 Mar 2025 230,471 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 216,719 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 216,500 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 190,090 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 190,049 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 181,615 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 181,507 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 2.1 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 176,209 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 176,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 160,266 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 160,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 149,465 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 139,721 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 129,829 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 116,487 miles

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Fail 24 Jun 2015 116,487 miles

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 97,792 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 67,955 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 43,175 miles

Both rear tyres starting to cracked

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 OLK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OLK, 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 OLK registered?

LM09 OLK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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