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DE59 LBF

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

419,051 mi
Last recorded419,051 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 LBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 419,051 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 398,058 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 378,950 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 367,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 367,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 352,428 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 340,641 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 326,986 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 316,641 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 299,154 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 299,154 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 291,835 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 271,811 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 254,272 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 235,548 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 234,846 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 227,113 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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DE59 LBF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 DE59 LBF, 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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DE59 LBF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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