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FP59 LZB

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,160 mi
Last recorded144,160 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 LZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 144,160 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

o/s/r road spring corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2018 144,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

o/s/r road spring corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2016 137,132 miles

Brake warning lamp on dash

Exhaust tail pipe does not reach the end or outside of vehicle

Nearside rear outer brake pad on legal limit

Nearside rear tyre 2mm

Nearside wing mirror glass broken

Offside front tyre, outer sidewall has heavy curb damage

Offside rear tyre punctured (not repairable) and low in pressure

Play in steering tie rods (arms)

Wipers appear worn - unable to test quality

Fail 16 Aug 2016 137,028 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake warning lamp on dash

Exhaust tail pipe does not reach the end or outside of vehicle

Nearside rear outer brake pad on legal limit

Nearside rear tyre 2mm

Nearside wing mirror glass broken

Offside front tyre, outer sidewall has heavy curb damage

Offside rear tyre punctured (not repairable) and low in pressure

Play in steering tie rods (arms)

Wipers appear worn - unable to test quality

Pass 8 Aug 2015 128,063 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 128,063 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 117,719 miles

hand brake close to limits of reserve travel (ADJUSTMENT?)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge (VERY LOW)

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall, damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2014 117,719 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil level below MIN level. Topped up with 1lt oil

hand brake close to limits of reserve travel (ADJUSTMENT?)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge (VERY LOW)

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall, damaged

slight play in n/s/f steering arm (DRUMSTICK?). May require attention soon.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 110,781 miles

ns track rod end slight play

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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FP59 LZB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FP59 LZB, 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 FP59 LZB registered?

FP59 LZB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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