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LN09 PLV

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,305 mi
Last recorded45,305 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN09 PLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 45,305 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 45,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 45,054 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 44,157 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 43,341 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 42,429 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 42,429 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 41,133 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 40,141 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 40,141 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 37,175 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 37,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 34,826 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 34,785 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 29,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 24,268 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 21,568 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 21,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 17,983 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 17,983 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 16,671 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 16,671 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 14,336 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 14,242 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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 PLV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LN09 PLV?

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What year was LN09 PLV registered?

LN09 PLV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 August 2009.

Is LN09 PLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN09 PLV shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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