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LX09 VVC

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

282,522 mi
Last recorded282,522 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 282,522 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2025 274,781 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 267,999 miles

Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning both (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 260,787 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 244,590 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 233,842 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both headlamp aim poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2020 225,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 214,992 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 188,906 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 188,906 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 167,583 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 164,086 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 144,123 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 137,435 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 126,122 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 124,686 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2015 112,303 miles

brake dics pads suspension bushes play

Fail 27 Jun 2015 94,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 94,328 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 79,841 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 29 Dec 2014 79,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2014 63,664 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 57,691 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 41,945 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 33,168 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 VVC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 VVC, 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 VVC registered?

LX09 VVC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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