Mercedes-Benz Vito
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc
LB59 EFDMOT history
LB59 EFD is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 31 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 288,844 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 288,844 mi
- At MOT on 2 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 18,370 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB59 EFD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Vito
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 31 Dec 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB59 EFD was last recorded at 288,844 miles on 2 Sept 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 288,843 miles · 14 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 18,370 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 288,844 miles
- 2024 – 262,079 miles
- 2023 – 236,067 miles
- 2022 – 217,468 miles
- 2021 – 199,489 miles
- 2020 – 196,828 miles
- 2019 – 176,203 miles
- 2018 – 159,689 miles
- 2017 – 129,737 miles
- 2016 – 112,020 miles
- 2015 – 100,663 miles
- 2014 – 75,902 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass288,844 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront top mounts noisy
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear silencer missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front side step corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front side step corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 29 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass288,844 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 288,844 miles
- Test number
- 410257421899
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront top mounts noisy
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear silencer missing
Fail288,843 miles (+26,764)4 dangerous2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 288,843 miles
- Test number
- 149689401284
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.10mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.06mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear silencer missing
- AdvisoryBoth front top mounts noisy
Pass262,079 miles (+4,460)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 262,079 miles
- Test number
- 552049579413
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front side step corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front side step corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail257,619 miles (+21,552)2 dangerous7 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 257,619 miles
- Test number
- 892515224886
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened bearing stiff (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps dim (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front side step corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front side step corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass236,067 miles (+53)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2024
- Odometer
- 236,067 miles
- Test number
- 757571210944
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak,side steps corroded o/s and n/s
Fail236,014 miles (+18,546)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 236,014 miles
- Test number
- 530095488576
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak,side steps corroded o/s and n/s
Pass217,468 miles (+42)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 217,468 miles
- Test number
- 700863449685
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail217,426 miles (+17,937)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,426 miles
- Test number
- 584204263958
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass199,489 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 199,489 miles
- Test number
- 485714794010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail199,489 miles (+2,661)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,489 miles
- Test number
- 768561209585
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass196,828 miles (+20,625)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 196,828 miles
- Test number
- 518313216615
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass176,203 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 176,203 miles
- Test number
- 859515398498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail176,203 miles (+203)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,203 miles
- Test number
- 140296323660
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Pass176,000 miles (+16,311)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 176,000 miles
- Test number
- 460331511770
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,689 miles (+14,394)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 159,689 miles
- Test number
- 500243231015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,295 miles (+15,558)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 145,295 miles
- Test number
- 318078455786
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,737 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 129,737 miles
- Test number
- 416984650300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,732 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 129,732 miles
- Test number
- 768777519139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,727 miles (+6,235)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,727 miles
- Test number
- 449032354994
- FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Nail in tyre both
Pass123,492 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 123,492 miles
- Test number
- 125180190395
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring slighty damaged
Fail123,492 miles (+11,472)4 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,492 miles
- Test number
- 446870973004
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring slighty damaged
Pass112,020 miles (+3,468)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 112,020 miles
- Test number
- 150012082719
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,552 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 108,552 miles
- Test number
- 725483228609
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,552 miles (+7,889)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,552 miles
- Test number
- 794235160939
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear axle mounts perished and has excess play (2.4.G.2)
Pass100,663 miles (+6,318)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 100,663 miles
- Test number
- 246395395189
- NoteRear diff.[axle] bushes slightly split.
- NoteSlight oil leak from rear axle.
Pass94,345 miles (+18,443)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 94,345 miles
- Test number
- 105648125002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,902 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 75,902 miles
- Test number
- 807709024098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB59 EFD
- Does LB59 EFD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB59 EFD expired on 1 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB59 EFD?
- The MOT on LB59 EFD expired on 1 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB59 EFD done?
- LB59 EFD was recorded at 288,844 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2025, an average of 18,370 miles a year.
- Has LB59 EFD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB59 EFD has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB59 EFD ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LB59 EFD find?
- LB59 EFD passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; front top mounts noisy; play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.
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