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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LB09 MTUMOT history

LB09 MTU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 376,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2025
Mileage
376,595 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
23,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 MTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 MTU was last recorded at 376,595 miles on 26 Feb 2024, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
376,580 miles · 21 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
23,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 376,595 miles
  • 2023 – 353,233 miles
  • 2022 – 328,193 miles
  • 2021 – 308,409 miles
  • 2020 – 298,815 miles
  • 2019 – 291,491 miles
  • 2018 – 263,780 miles
  • 2017 – 236,200 miles
  • 2016 – 211,059 miles
  • 2015 – 183,534 miles
  • 2014 – 158,765 miles
  • 2013 – 133,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass376,595 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass376,595 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    376,595 miles
    Test number
    791899742543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail376,580 miles (+23,347)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    376,580 miles
    Test number
    554938605995
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass353,233 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    353,233 miles
    Test number
    652376591745
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s
  4. Fail353,233 miles (+25,040)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    353,233 miles
    Test number
    712781365404
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s n/s (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s
  5. Pass328,193 miles (+19,784)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    328,193 miles
    Test number
    455039144443
    • MinorRear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass308,409 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    308,409 miles
    Test number
    361155216965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail308,364 miles (+9,549)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    308,364 miles
    Test number
    853571197640
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass298,815 miles (+7,324)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    298,815 miles
    Test number
    307473086761
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass291,491 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    291,491 miles
    Test number
    967669528369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail291,491 miles (+4,143)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    291,491 miles
    Test number
    494367306019
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass287,348 miles (+11,026)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    287,348 miles
    Test number
    186690112620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside rack gaiter twisted
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Pass276,322 miles (+12,542)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    276,322 miles
    Test number
    453546542235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass263,780 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    263,780 miles
    Test number
    128276636016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail263,730 miles (+12,300)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,730 miles
    Test number
    899086337375
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. Pass251,430 miles (+15,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    251,430 miles
    Test number
    690580239101
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [both sides] (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated [also twisted] (2.2.D.2d)
  16. Pass236,200 miles (+13,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    236,200 miles
    Test number
    234609875321
    • AdvisoryStrong advise ; steering rack inner tie rod worn [both sides]
  17. Pass222,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    222,580 miles
    Test number
    760767281774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail222,579 miles (+11,520)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,579 miles
    Test number
    144004691713
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  19. Pass211,059 miles (+12,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    211,059 miles
    Test number
    671241937091
    • AdvisoryRear flasher fadeing
  20. Pass198,311 miles (+14,777)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    198,311 miles
    Test number
    727301601182
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades starting to split
    • AdvisoryBoth rear indicator bulbs starting to loose colour
    • AdvisoryN/s/f steering rack boot twisted
  21. Pass183,534 miles (+11,299)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    183,534 miles
    Test number
    677435515254
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel trim missing
  22. Pass172,235 miles (+13,470)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    172,235 miles
    Test number
    889083835022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass158,765 miles (+9,925)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    158,765 miles
    Test number
    598996114246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass148,840 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    148,840 miles
    Test number
    579025234029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail148,832 miles (+15,575)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,832 miles
    Test number
    168464934083
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  26. Pass133,257 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    133,257 miles
    Test number
    707488613211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LB09 MTU

Does LB09 MTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB09 MTU expired on 2 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB09 MTU?
The MOT on LB09 MTU expired on 2 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB09 MTU done?
LB09 MTU was recorded at 376,595 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2024, an average of 23,050 miles a year.
Has LB09 MTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 MTU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB09 MTU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB09 MTU find?
LB09 MTU passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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