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LPJ 7K

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

163,555 mi
Last recorded163,555 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPJ 7K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 163,555 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear differential mounts worn

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2024 159,269 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

chip in screen

front inner wheel arch covers damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2023 146,552 miles

chip in screen

Fail 2 Jun 2023 146,552 miles

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

chip in screen

Pass 17 Jun 2022 129,466 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front inner wheel arch covers damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2022 129,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front inner wheel arch covers damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2021 109,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in flexy pipe (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))

chip in screen

Fail 17 Jun 2021 109,110 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

N/S front inner wheel arch cover loose

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))

chip in screen

Pass 15 Sep 2020 104,628 miles

heater light on dash

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

front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 15 Sep 2020 104,628 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dpf /heater plug faults (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault o/s seat buckle fault (7.1.6 (a))

front tyre wearing on edge

heater light on dash

Pass 30 Jul 2019 103,589 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 very slightly (4.4.3 (a))

damp in n/s headlamp

exhaust clamp corroded off

front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 3 Aug 2018 93,365 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2018 93,365 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2017 92,562 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 89,252 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 89,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2014 85,424 miles

front pads/discs worn

Fail 25 Oct 2013 74,719 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2013 74,719 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2012 59,397 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 59,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear 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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LPJ 7K is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LPJ 7K, 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 LPJ 7K registered?

LPJ 7K is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is LPJ 7K safe to buy?

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