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VN09 LLA

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,276 mi
Last recorded139,276 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 LLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 139,276 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Worn

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 127,802 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 127,702 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2024 115,474 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 115,474 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 104,475 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 1 Sep 2022 100,517 miles

Exhaust tail end missing (corroded)

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper suspension support bearing rough

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 24 Aug 2022 100,365 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust tail end missing (corroded)

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper suspension support bearing rough

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 Aug 2021 92,592 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper suspension support bearing rough

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

Rear parking brake just met requirements 16%

Spare tyre defective ()

parking brake lever has a lot of travel

Pass 3 Sep 2020 86,299 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 3 Sep 2020 86,298 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Jun 2019 78,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom Ball Joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare wheel tyre worn close to legal limit

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 70,629 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

spare tyre tread low,advise replaceing

Fail 3 Jul 2018 70,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/f strut to stub axle securing bolts look to be incorrectly fit

spare tyre tread low,advise replaceing

Pass 11 Jul 2017 63,566 miles

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

slight brake bind on nsf, osf & nsr

Fail 10 Jul 2017 63,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight brake bind on nsf, osf & nsr

Pass 9 Jul 2016 56,683 miles

all brake discs have corrosion

slight play n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 8 Jul 2016 56,683 miles

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

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

all brake discs have corrosion

slight play n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 7 Jul 2015 48,023 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn edges

Pass 18 Jul 2014 38,121 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 38,057 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 31,278 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 22,972 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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VN09 LLA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VN09 LLA, 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 VN09 LLA registered?

VN09 LLA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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