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LM59 OBN

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

345,101 mi
Last recorded345,101 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 345,101 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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) ()

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

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

Underbody covered in thick underseal

Pass 19 Aug 2023 339,269 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Underbody covered in sealant

Pass 12 Aug 2022 332,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 332,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 314,916 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 299,635 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 299,615 miles

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

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

noise from steering column

Pass 24 Aug 2020 286,139 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 285,811 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 273,773 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 273,488 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 255,198 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 255,166 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 240,907 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 240,871 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 225,719 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 225,719 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 210,544 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 209,946 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Sep 2017 191,782 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 191,782 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 172,644 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 154,321 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 OBN 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 OBN, 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 OBN registered?

LM59 OBN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is LM59 OBN safe to buy?

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