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LN59 UWJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

499,610 mi
Last recorded499,610 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 UWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 499,610 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2025 495,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2025 495,541 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 493,015 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 487,763 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 479,999 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 469,332 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 457,836 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 457,836 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 445,827 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 445,815 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2019 414,090 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 414,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 389,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated close to no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti slip pad slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2018 356,072 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 329,142 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 20 Mar 2017 294,079 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 541,789 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 2 Mar 2016 235,953 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside slight play at steering arm inner joint

Pass 9 Mar 2015 169,988 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 105,086 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 52,793 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 16,554 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 8,639 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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LN59 UWJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UWJ, 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 UWJ registered?

LN59 UWJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 November 2009.

Is LN59 UWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN59 UWJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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