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T500 LUX

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,411 mi
Last recorded110,411 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 LUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 110,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing, replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing, replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 106,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn unevenly and tread getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 105,998 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn unevenly and tread getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 103,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 101,837 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover loose (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 99,189 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 99,007 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 97,120 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 95,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 91,962 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 91,962 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 87,484 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on the inside edge

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 82,494 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 75,639 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 67,368 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 67,367 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 54,745 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 54,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 44,014 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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T500 LUX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T500 LUX, 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

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What year was T500 LUX registered?

T500 LUX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is T500 LUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T500 LUX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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