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LB59 EFV

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

303,028 mi
Last recorded303,028 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 EFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 303,028 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 302,790 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 272,656 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2022 239,664 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 206,098 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 206,093 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken and rubbing on tyre (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 200,091 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 199,033 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 188,275 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 184,363 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 177,710 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 174,896 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 170,005 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 166,701 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 162,541 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 160,233 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2015 157,581 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 154,052 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 149,942 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 EFV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EFV, 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 EFV registered?

LB59 EFV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is LB59 EFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB59 EFV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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