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LX59 XHS

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

194,513 mi
Last recorded194,513 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 XHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 194,513 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 192,583 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 183,817 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 183,817 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault turned off (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 178,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 171,743 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 161,394 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 161,394 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 148,709 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 137,962 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 126,546 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 114,144 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 102,519 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 91,069 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 78,326 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 64,979 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 51,352 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 41,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 41,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 32,285 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 19,865 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 9,038 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 9,038 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XHS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XHS, 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 XHS registered?

LX59 XHS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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