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LY09 JGV

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

179,388 mi
Last recorded179,388 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY09 JGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 179,388 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 179,185 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 178,085 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 176,395 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 175,558 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 171,502 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 163,398 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 156,049 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 139,017 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin

nail in offside rear tyre

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 1 Apr 2015 117,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2014 90,277 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 69,070 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 52,024 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 52,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 JGV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 LY09 JGV, 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 JGV registered?

LY09 JGV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2009.

Is LY09 JGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY09 JGV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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