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SH09 LNJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,365 mi
Last recorded172,365 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 LNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 172,365 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 154,887 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

oil leak at engine

slight damage nearside door

Pass 18 Nov 2015 135,725 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 135,725 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 119,820 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014
Fail 13 Jun 2014 119,595 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise bonnet difficult to open handle broken

advise brake warning light on

Pass 10 Jun 2013 99,560 miles

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

advise o/sf tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 10 Jun 2013 99,560 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

advise o/sf tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 27 Jun 2012 75,359 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SH09 LNJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SH09 LNJ, 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

How do I check the history of SH09 LNJ?

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What year was SH09 LNJ registered?

SH09 LNJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 June 2009.

Is SH09 LNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH09 LNJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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