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LB59 EFA

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

374,796 mi
Last recorded374,796 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 EFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 374,796 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 355,494 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine & rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 355,494 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine & rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 345,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 339,339 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 339,339 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 323,226 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 306,925 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 298,068 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 281,718 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 281,718 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 267,492 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 249,395 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 234,120 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 219,942 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 218,446 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 204,745 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 185,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 185,551 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

no window glass fitted to o/s/r door

Pass 2 Jul 2014 170,087 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 149,201 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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LB59 EFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LB59 EFA, 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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LB59 EFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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