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LM59 NZH

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

221,359 mi
Last recorded221,359 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 221,359 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 221,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 209,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 209,604 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested lenses defective (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 195,013 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 180,942 miles

Front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front dampness on brake caliper piston

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear axle bushes splitting

Fail 22 Nov 2022 180,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front dampness on brake caliper piston

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear axle bushes splitting

Pass 23 Nov 2021 170,158 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle bushes splitting

Pass 16 Nov 2020 161,832 miles

Front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle bushes splitting

Fail 16 Nov 2020 161,832 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle bushes splitting

Pass 18 Nov 2019 155,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle bushes splitting

Fail 18 Nov 2019 155,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle bushes splitting

Pass 5 Dec 2018 147,441 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 147,436 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 139,553 miles

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

light scratches on windscreen

Fail 4 Dec 2017 139,553 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake pads appear to be worn low

light scratches on windscreen

long hand brake travell

Pass 21 Nov 2016 130,120 miles

light scratch on windscreen

Pass 27 Nov 2015 121,376 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 121,376 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 112,762 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 103,957 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 103,952 miles

Offside Front Lower Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pads at 3 mm

Pass 10 Dec 2012 78,931 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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LM59 NZH 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 NZH, 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 NZH registered?

LM59 NZH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is LM59 NZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM59 NZH 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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