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LN09 PZA

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,177 mi
Last recorded176,177 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN09 PZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 176,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to back inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 171,869 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 163,093 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in Zone 'C' (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake pedal defective/long travel but can be satisfactorily operated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 3 Apr 2023 149,994 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pad warning light on

Fail 30 Mar 2023 149,993 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pad warning light on

Pass 2 Apr 2022 136,096 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 136,096 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))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 120,845 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 120,845 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 103,625 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 91,223 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 85,269 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 85,008 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 79,569 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 79,508 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 74,456 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 68,884 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 68,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 62,678 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 49,691 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 PZA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PZA, 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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LN09 PZA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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