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LX09 CXC

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests31 (25 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

138,000 mi
Last recorded138,000 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 CXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

25 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 138,000 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 132,903 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 126,746 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 126,646 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% BINDING (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 117,574 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Tail pipe rusty (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 108,884 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 108,884 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 98,424 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 98,423 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 91,192 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 90,894 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 90,894 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 84,242 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 78,643 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre cut

Pass 17 Jan 2017 74,352 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 74,352 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 74,352 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 74,342 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 69,994 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 64,852 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 59,260 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 55,273 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 49,808 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 45,508 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 39,440 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 34,722 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 31,173 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 26,349 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 20,734 miles

brake pedal anti slip slight worn

Pass 8 Dec 2010 16,186 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 11,311 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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LX09 CXC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 LX09 CXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX09 CXC registered?

LX09 CXC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 May 2009.

Is LX09 CXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX09 CXC shows 31 tests with a 80.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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