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LB59 EGF

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

352,719 mi
Last recorded352,719 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 352,719 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 22 Apr 2026 352,719 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 22 Oct 2025 351,260 miles

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 22 Apr 2025 350,473 miles

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 21 Oct 2024 345,110 miles

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 24 Apr 2024 337,177 miles

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 24 Apr 2024 337,177 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 1 Nov 2023 327,012 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Rear Inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 6 Jan 2023 312,125 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 287,136 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 278,448 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 276,636 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 262,216 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 250,897 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 235,279 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 219,795 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 205,052 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 192,218 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 177,278 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 164,729 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 146,165 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 122,726 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 106,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 106,766 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 91,794 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 91,794 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 79,399 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 EGF 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 85.2%.

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 EGF, 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 EGF registered?

LB59 EGF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is LB59 EGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB59 EGF shows 27 tests with a 85.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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