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LB59 VYZ

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests39 (26 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

303,056 mi
Last recorded303,056 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 VYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

26 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 303,056 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2026 290,378 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 290,378 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 282,599 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

WATERLEAK

Pass 17 Jan 2025 269,019 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 259,110 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 247,426 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 235,893 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 228,300 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 228,041 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2023 228,237 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 228,237 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 220,049 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 210,695 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 209,706 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 196,887 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 196,887 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2020 189,167 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 189,167 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 180,190 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 171,900 miles

parking brake just meets requirements

Fail 7 Jan 2019 171,900 miles

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

parking brake just meets requirements

Pass 8 Jun 2018 159,703 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 151,911 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear axle mounting bushes splitting

Fail 11 Dec 2017 151,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear axle mounting bushes splitting

Pass 10 Jul 2017 147,131 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 147,131 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 139,840 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 139,840 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 132,575 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 132,575 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 123,956 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 123,956 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 114,385 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 114,385 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 107,416 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 107,416 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 96,410 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 84,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal rubber worn

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 VYZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 125,343 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 VYZ, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LB59 VYZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 February 2010.

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