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LN09 PFA

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Brown Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

287,829 mi
Last recorded287,829 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN09 PFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 287,829 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 287,829 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 276,227 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 276,223 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2020 260,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 244,021 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 244,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 238,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 220,045 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 184,413 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 163,368 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer tread

Pass 12 Mar 2014 132,891 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 132,885 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 103,199 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 77,721 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 77,721 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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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LN09 PFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Brown with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LN09 PFA, 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 LN09 PFA registered?

LN09 PFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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