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LY59 FNW

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,209 mi
Last recorded176,209 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 FNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 176,209 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 154,606 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 154,606 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 151,886 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 137,159 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 122,889 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 122,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 108,353 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 108,351 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 100,213 miles

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 3 Jul 2018 100,212 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 27 Jun 2017 92,165 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 27 Jun 2016 86,205 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 78,374 miles

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

front Tyre(s) worn close to the legal limit

Pass 8 Jan 2014 60,367 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 60,367 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 45,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front brake caliper slide dust covers missing

Fail 28 Dec 2012 45,497 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front brake caliper slide dust covers missing

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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LY59 FNW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LY59 FNW, 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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What year was LY59 FNW registered?

LY59 FNW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 January 2010.

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