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LB59 EFF

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

255,618 mi
Last recorded255,618 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 255,618 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 219,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 195,035 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 181,343 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 180,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords it tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear hand brake shoes require adjustment

Fail 25 Mar 2022 180,015 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords it tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear hand brake shoes require adjustment

Pass 1 Apr 2021 172,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 171,300 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 162,487 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 161,781 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 161,781 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 152,941 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2018 140,835 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 125,060 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017
Pass 13 Feb 2017 96,005 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 85,589 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 85,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 77,119 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 76,963 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 76,963 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 61,900 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 61,718 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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 EFF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EFF, 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 LB59 EFF registered?

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

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