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LX59 XHO

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

314,103 mi
Last recorded314,103 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 314,103 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 302,977 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 293,534 miles

Offside Rear rear seat not fitted

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 289,578 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 276,688 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 252,095 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 252,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 238,549 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 221,076 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 213,648 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 207,400 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 207,297 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 185,493 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 185,493 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 181,712 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 162,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2014 151,353 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 129,777 miles

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

brake warning light on

Fail 16 Oct 2013 129,777 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 126,029 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 106,092 miles

Off side front tyre worn on edge

Pass 17 Sep 2012 86,777 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 79,218 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 79,218 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 60,566 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 XHO 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 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 LX59 XHO, 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 LX59 XHO registered?

LX59 XHO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is LX59 XHO safe to buy?

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