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LX09 VTL

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,801 mi
Last recorded115,801 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 VTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 115,801 miles

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

Offside door mirror damaged

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

Fail 21 May 2026 115,801 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside door mirror damaged

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 110,901 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 104,150 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 97,810 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 95,147 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2022 95,147 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2021 88,469 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 88,469 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 82,313 miles

Central stop light not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly lipped in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2019 78,590 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 78,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 72,912 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 65,337 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 58,605 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 58,601 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 51,683 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 44,635 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 36,751 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine to clean for emissions result

Pass 27 Mar 2013 36,751 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine to clean for emissions result

Pass 2 Mar 2012 26,546 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 VTL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LX09 VTL, 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 LX09 VTL registered?

LX09 VTL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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The MOT history for LX09 VTL shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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