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LX59 XHL

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

377,867 mi
Last recorded377,867 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 XHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 377,867 miles

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

Offside parking brake low effort

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 373,466 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside parking brake low effort

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 369,432 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 365,227 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 365,227 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 360,913 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 358,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2020 351,151 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 341,840 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 326,207 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 313,559 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 300,081 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 269,817 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 269,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 235,550 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 193,493 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 193,493 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 161,138 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 158,806 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 158,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 130,059 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 106,387 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 86,701 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 70,884 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 56,174 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 29,007 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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LX59 XHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LX59 XHL, 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 LX59 XHL registered?

LX59 XHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is LX59 XHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX59 XHL shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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