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LB59 EGX

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests36 (25 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate69.4%

Mileage

309,661 mi
Last recorded309,661 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

25 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 309,661 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2026 308,217 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 308,206 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 305,476 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 298,015 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 298,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 294,839 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 294,834 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 284,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 278,520 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 272,889 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 226,887 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 261,940 miles

Nearside Rear foot step corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2021 259,233 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 259,233 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 255,401 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 252,128 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 252,128 miles

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

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 a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 242,124 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 242,124 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability King pin. (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2019 231,083 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 231,083 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear axle mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 221,720 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 212,874 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2017 203,378 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 203,378 miles

Nearside Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 191,221 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2017 191,221 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel steering connection has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2016 181,012 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 167,660 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 155,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 140,840 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 140,840 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 129,911 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 114,797 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 114,797 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 EGX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.4%.

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 EGX, 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 EGX registered?

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

Is LB59 EGX safe to buy?

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