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LB59 EFT

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests34 (23 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate67.6%

Mileage

483,912 mi
Last recorded483,912 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 483,912 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 468,061 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 455,352 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 455,342 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 443,214 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2023 443,214 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour WING (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour WING (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 418,896 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 418,896 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 400,037 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 383,296 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 383,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 364,372 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 364,372 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 352,225 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 352,225 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 339,582 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 339,582 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog Light Not Working

Pass 23 Aug 2019 324,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint light pin hole in rubber

Fail 21 Aug 2019 324,222 miles

Offside Rear Body component insecure mud guard loose hitting wheel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted side bumper missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing light unit missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp missing light unit missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower ball joint light pin hole in rubber

Pass 16 Jan 2019 299,754 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Steering arm has slight play

Fail 15 Jan 2019 299,754 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Steering arm has slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2018 268,314 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 268,225 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 268,225 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Excessive oil leak.

Pass 22 Sep 2017 260,154 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 241,241 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 231,503 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 231,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 212,219 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 178,779 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 160,078 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 145,744 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 50,244 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 50,244 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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 EFT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.6%.

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

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