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LV59 RDZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

225,192 mi
Last recorded225,192 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 RDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 225,192 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 211,060 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2024 197,086 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 179,188 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 175,430 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 158,198 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 144,974 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 139,790 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 125,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 125,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2017 119,385 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 116,531 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 116,530 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 105,599 miles

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 92,226 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 92,226 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 81,129 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 73,861 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 73,861 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 60,696 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 60,696 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 49,320 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 38,237 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 37,542 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 27,791 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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LV59 RDZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LV59 RDZ, 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 LV59 RDZ registered?

LV59 RDZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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