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LB59 EFD

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

288,844 mi
Last recorded288,844 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 288,844 miles

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

Front top mounts noisy

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear silencer missing

Fail 14 Aug 2025 288,843 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.10mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.06mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear silencer missing

both front top mounts noisy

Pass 6 Aug 2024 262,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side step corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front side step corroded

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 257,619 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened bearing stiff (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front side step corroded

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

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

Offside Front side step corroded

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

Pass 11 May 2023 236,067 miles

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

oil leak,side steps corroded o/s and n/s

Fail 9 May 2023 236,014 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak,side steps corroded o/s and n/s

Pass 13 Apr 2022 217,468 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 217,426 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 199,489 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 199,489 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 196,828 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 176,203 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 176,203 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 176,000 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 159,689 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 145,295 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 129,737 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 129,732 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 129,727 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 123,492 miles

Offside Rear coil spring slighty damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2017 123,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring slighty damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 112,020 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 108,552 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 108,552 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear axle mounts perished and has excess play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 100,663 miles

rear diff.[axle] bushes slightly split.

slight oil leak from rear axle.

Pass 28 Jan 2015 94,345 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 75,902 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 EFD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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