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LB59 VYG

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

381,577 mi
Last recorded381,577 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 381,577 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 361,247 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 345,855 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 345,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 338,280 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 337,191 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 337,187 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 323,231 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 323,231 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 306,454 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 287,548 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 287,548 miles

Nearside Rear Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 270,486 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 252,216 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 252,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 236,987 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 220,293 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 203,722 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 186,675 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 167,521 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 147,609 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 VYG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VYG, 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 VYG registered?

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

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The MOT history for LB59 VYG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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