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LB59 EFO

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

324,389 mi
Last recorded324,389 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 EFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 324,389 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 323,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and high (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear wheel steering inoperative and rear wheels are not held substantially in the straight ahead position (2.1.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 288,650 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s ()

Fail 25 May 2023 288,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 264,508 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 264,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned no pattern head lamp damaged (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 258,365 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 252,299 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 248,782 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 245,404 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 245,404 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 239,565 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 232,299 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 226,050 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 217,352 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 217,139 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 28 Dec 2017 217,139 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 210,284 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 203,365 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 198,067 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 186,848 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 186,848 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 178,015 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 169,160 miles

n/s/f tyre edges low

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 23 Dec 2014 169,160 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre edges low

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 2 Jul 2014 159,017 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 149,038 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 149,038 miles

Centre Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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 EFO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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