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LY09 FHF

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

233,409 mi
Last recorded233,409 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY09 FHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 233,409 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 23 May 2024 233,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2023 209,235 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 203,505 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 189,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 189,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 153,681 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive diff has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 152,993 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 132,390 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 132,260 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad is metal to metal with disc (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly scored (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working both nr plate lights not working and lenses missing (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

pad warning light on

Pass 5 Apr 2017 111,954 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 111,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 85,044 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 67,415 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 67,415 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 62,569 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 62,569 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 37,819 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 37,819 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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LY09 FHF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LY09 FHF, 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 LY09 FHF registered?

LY09 FHF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 August 2009.

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The MOT history for LY09 FHF shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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