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LB59 WAJ

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

368,989 mi
Last recorded368,989 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 WAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 368,989 miles

disc worn, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

slight smoke when cold

Fail 14 Feb 2024 367,761 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 355,297 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar droplink incorrectly fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2023 355,283 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front anti roll bar droplink incorrectly fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2022 328,858 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 328,113 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2021 308,137 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 292,372 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 292,034 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn new pads fitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn new pads fitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened shock absorber top mounting bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened shock absorber top mounting bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear diff mounting bushes torn

Pass 27 Sep 2019 272,276 miles

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 26 Sep 2019 272,272 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 3 May 2019 260,604 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 247,388 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 247,385 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort plus nearside (3.7.D.3a)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear rear diff mounting bushes split

Pass 29 Sep 2017 234,759 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 225,104 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 213,412 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 193,660 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 160,125 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 125,991 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 WAJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WAJ, 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 WAJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 February 2010.

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