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CA59 LXB

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

297,399 mi
Last recorded297,399 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 LXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 297,399 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 284,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 284,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 280,763 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 280,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2022 275,428 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 264,047 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 263,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 249,842 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 232,474 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 210,310 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear diff bushes perished

Pass 24 Apr 2017 189,310 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin (Marginal Pass)

Rear diff bushes have slight play

Fail 24 Apr 2017 189,308 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Marginal Pass (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake pads wearing thin (Marginal Pass)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 168,945 miles

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 8 Apr 2015 148,140 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 133,479 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 133,463 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 114,968 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 114,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 104,222 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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CA59 LXB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 125,343 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 CA59 LXB, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CA59 LXB registered?

CA59 LXB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 January 2010.

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