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LN09 PLZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

140,062 mi
Last recorded140,062 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN09 PLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 140,062 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Some condensation in both headlamps

Fail 28 Oct 2025 140,062 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction o/s sun visor retaining clip broken (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front number plate cracked

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

Some condensation in both headlamps

Pass 3 Apr 2024 138,091 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 132,226 miles

centre seat belt buckle cover broken

Fail 20 Mar 2023 132,222 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

centre seat belt buckle cover broken

Pass 30 Mar 2022 125,764 miles

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged CENTRE BUCKLE (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 125,763 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged CENTRE BUCKLE (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 118,121 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 103,478 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 103,474 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 89,591 miles

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

handbrake travel

Fail 1 Apr 2019 89,579 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 4 Apr 2018 78,692 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 69,884 miles

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

brake lamp has on

Fail 30 Mar 2016 69,882 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper has sharp edge (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

brake lamp has on

Pass 27 Mar 2015 61,523 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 61,523 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 53,310 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 46,521 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 46,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,031 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 36,031 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 PLZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PLZ, 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 PLZ registered?

LN09 PLZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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