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LN59 UWO

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,353 mi
Last recorded138,353 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 UWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 138,353 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 131,312 miles

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Diff mount soft ()

Pass 31 Jan 2024 123,209 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 123,209 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 120,704 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 120,704 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 116,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 109,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 109,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 102,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

offside and offside rear tyres treads worn to wear indicators

Pass 18 Jan 2019 95,418 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken lens. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside slight condensation in head light lens.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer slight cuts and damage to tyre walls.

engine oil level low.

Fail 18 Jan 2019 95,417 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken lens. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside slight condensation in head light lens.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer slight cuts and damage to tyre walls.

engine oil level low.

Pass 19 Jan 2018 92,352 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 92,352 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 85,901 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 85,901 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 81,741 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 81,741 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 76,760 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 70,159 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 56,908 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 56,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UWO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue 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 LN59 UWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LN59 UWO?

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What year was LN59 UWO registered?

LN59 UWO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 November 2009.

Is LN59 UWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN59 UWO shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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