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LM59 NXZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

227,768 mi
Last recorded227,768 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 NXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 227,768 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2025 227,768 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2025 207,272 miles

both front jacking point area corroded

oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2024 207,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both front jacking point area corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2023 190,600 miles

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

offside front wheel binding when rotated by hand

Fail 21 Dec 2023 190,600 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

offside front wheel binding when rotated by hand

Pass 4 Jan 2023 170,089 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 170,089 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 164,337 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 164,337 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 156,491 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 148,190 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 137,431 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 137,431 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2017 125,645 miles

windscreen cracked in zone a but not seriously affecting the drivers view

Fail 20 Nov 2017 125,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

windscreen cracked in zone a but not seriously affecting the drivers view

Pass 16 Nov 2016 115,200 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 104,644 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 94,010 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 86,136 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges and n/s/f getting close to limit

crack in o/s lower screen

Fail 25 Oct 2013 86,129 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges and n/s/f getting close to limit

crack in o/s lower screen

Fail 8 Nov 2012 65,639 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 8 Nov 2012 65,639 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

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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LM59 NXZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LM59 NXZ, 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 LM59 NXZ registered?

LM59 NXZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 November 2009.

Is LM59 NXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM59 NXZ shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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