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LT09 BKN

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

256,753 mi
Last recorded256,753 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 BKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 256,753 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

flexi exhaust

Fail 14 Sep 2026 256,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod/rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner rear wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 248,056 miles

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

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

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2025 247,790 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed X3 both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2024 237,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 237,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 226,017 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 216,395 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 205,705 miles

Noise from vehicles front suspension when driven. Suspect anti roll bar links/bushes

steering slightly rough/notchy

Fail 9 Sep 2021 205,705 miles

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

Noise from vehicles front suspension when driven. Suspect anti roll bar links/bushes

steering slightly rough/notchy

Pass 28 Sep 2020 200,808 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 200,052 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 195,124 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 188,282 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 182,375 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 182,374 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 182,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 173,726 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 167,424 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 159,874 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 154,673 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 143,871 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 135,083 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 120,393 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2015 120,393 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 102,850 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 85,529 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 75,551 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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LT09 BKN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LT09 BKN, 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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LT09 BKN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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