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LN09 PNL

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,448 mi
Last recorded129,448 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN09 PNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 129,448 miles

both side sills corroded

corrosion underneath

Pass 12 Feb 2025 125,772 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

light corrosion underneath

Pass 24 Jan 2024 119,572 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 119,572 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 113,959 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 113,959 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 102,697 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 102,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 92,556 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 92,118 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 81,664 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 81,645 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 71,403 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 71,403 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 61,932 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 61,931 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 59,862 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 57,680 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 54,997 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 46,382 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 46,381 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 35,643 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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LN09 PNL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PNL, 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 PNL registered?

LN09 PNL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 June 2009.

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