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LB59 VZR

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

325,993 mi
Last recorded325,993 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 VZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2022 325,993 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 302,103 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 302,103 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 302,076 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 289,351 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 289,351 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 274,583 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 274,583 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 257,183 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 257,183 miles

Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Det. (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 240,298 miles

Rear Diff Mount Bushes Cracked

Fail 17 Apr 2018 240,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Diff Mount Bushes Cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2017 222,599 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 207,297 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 192,968 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 192,963 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 181,039 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 174,306 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 174,306 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 159,196 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 149,056 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 134,957 miles

Front discs badly worn.

N/S/Front tyre getting low.

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

O/S/Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 May 2014 134,957 miles

Front discs badly worn.

N/S/Front tyre getting low.

O/S/Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 123,613 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs worn

front tyres poor condition

Fail 25 Oct 2013 123,612 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs worn

front tyres poor condition

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 VZR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VZR, 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 VZR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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