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LN09 PFE

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

154,522 mi
Last recorded154,522 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN09 PFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 154,522 miles

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

wing mirror covers missing

Fail 28 Sep 2022 154,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

wing mirror covers missing

Pass 28 Sep 2021 152,467 miles

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

brake wear warning light on

Fail 28 Sep 2021 152,467 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

brake wear warning light on

Pass 29 Sep 2020 149,656 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive turbo pipes weeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front seat cloth seat worn down to frame of seat

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 149,654 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive turbo pipes weeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front seat cloth seat worn down to frame of seat

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 144,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 144,289 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 140,238 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 140,235 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle park (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% park (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 135,036 miles

Rear Oil leak pinion shaft seal leaking ()

Fail 20 Jul 2017 135,036 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Oil leak pinion shaft seal leaking ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 127,884 miles

Front Oil leak rocker cover leaking on to exhaust ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Oil leak diff front seal leaking ()

Fail 21 Jul 2016 127,884 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Oil leak rocker cover leaking on to exhaust ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Oil leak diff front seal leaking ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 117,618 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 117,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 111,060 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 111,060 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 103,803 miles

rear handbrake reading only just met minimum requirments will require repair soon

Fail 23 Jul 2013 103,803 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear handbrake reading only just met minimum requirments will require repair soon

Pass 24 Jul 2012 97,768 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

srs light on ?

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 PFE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 PFE, 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 PFE registered?

LN09 PFE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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