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LN59 UWS

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,732 mi
Last recorded68,732 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 68,732 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Steel pipe to steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 68,732 miles

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

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower bumper trim loose.

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Steel pipe to steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 68,144 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Steel pipe from steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting bracket on exhaust very corroded.

Pass 1 Mar 2024 67,698 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 65,696 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 62,887 miles

Central Exhaust pipes slightly loose, exhaust clamp corroded on bolt unable to tighten.

Fail 22 Oct 2021 62,887 miles

Central Exhaust pipes slightly loose, exhaust clamp corroded on bolt unable to tighten.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 59,994 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 2 Jan 2019 56,555 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 55,011 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 53,147 miles

Glow Plug Lamp Flashing On

Fail 21 Oct 2016 53,147 miles

Glow Plug Lamp Flashing On

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 47,679 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 23 Sep 2014 44,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 44,814 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad light on

Pass 24 Sep 2013 39,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 32,515 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 UWS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UWS, 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 UWS registered?

LN59 UWS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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