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LN59 UTA

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

257,449 mi
Last recorded257,449 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 UTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 257,449 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front front pads loose in carriers

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2026 257,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding parking brake stuck on (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding parking brake stuck on (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper and wheel arch liners loose

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front front pads loose in carriers

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 247,896 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear mounts , system secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 232,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 232,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 213,866 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 213,866 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 191,751 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 181,058 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 172,099 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust System Is Corroded & Supporting Exhaust Clamp Are Corroded

Exhaust System Supporting Bracket Is Damaged But Still Exhaust System Is Secured With Other Bracket

Offside Front Tyre Getting Worn From Outer & Inner Edge

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 172,076 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust System Is Corroded & Supporting Exhaust Clamp Are Corroded

Exhaust System Supporting Bracket Is Damaged But Still Exhaust System Is Secured With Other Bracket

Offside Front Tyre Getting Worn From Outer & Inner Edge

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 154,868 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 138,968 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 117,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 117,143 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 100,470 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2013 86,882 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 65,607 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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LN59 UTA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LN59 UTA, 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 LN59 UTA registered?

LN59 UTA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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