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LN59 UXM

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

254,971 mi
Last recorded254,971 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 UXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 254,971 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

possible injector leak

Fail 18 Sep 2025 254,970 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

possible injector leak

Pass 24 Sep 2024 243,255 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/r and o/s/r (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

possible injector leak ?

Fail 23 Sep 2024 243,255 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/r and o/s/r (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

possible injector leak ?

Pass 26 Sep 2023 236,522 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light - lens missing

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/damage (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides top shock/spring mount areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 236,522 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear number plate light - lens missing

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/damage (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides top shock/spring mount areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 226,197 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leaking from rear diff

Fail 23 Sep 2022 226,194 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leaking from rear diff

Pass 28 Sep 2021 216,320 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 216,316 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 202,545 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 202,543 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 192,987 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 192,987 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 171,963 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff/axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake travel high but not excessive

Fail 21 Sep 2018 171,963 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff/axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake travel high but not excessive

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 145,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavy wear inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 125,276 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 113,547 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 104,585 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 79,633 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 72,523 miles

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

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 UXM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 UXM, 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 UXM registered?

LN59 UXM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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