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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LB59 EFJMOT history

LB59 EFJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 31 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 371,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
371,511 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
20,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 EFJ
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 valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 EFJ was last recorded at 371,511 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 23,361 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
348,150 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
23,361 miles
Average per year
20,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 371,511 miles
  • 2024 – 348,150 miles
  • 2023 – 326,225 miles
  • 2022 – 304,073 miles
  • 2021 – 276,353 miles
  • 2020 – 258,284 miles
  • 2019 – 227,957 miles
  • 2018 – 216,248 miles
  • 2017 – 193,546 miles
  • 2016 – 180,132 miles
  • 2015 – 160,061 miles
  • 2014 – 141,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass371,511 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass371,511 miles (+23,361)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    371,511 miles
    Test number
    360455684425
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass348,150 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    348,150 miles
    Test number
    823849928906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail348,052 miles (+21,827)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    348,052 miles
    Test number
    681735884846
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass326,225 miles (+22,152)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    326,225 miles
    Test number
    217010657898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass304,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    304,073 miles
    Test number
    446012842416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail304,073 miles (+27,720)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    304,073 miles
    Test number
    260434727410
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass276,353 miles (+18,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    276,353 miles
    Test number
    766293499788
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass258,284 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    258,284 miles
    Test number
    315920680684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail258,279 miles (+15,180)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,279 miles
    Test number
    768393179997
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass243,099 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    243,099 miles
    Test number
    601834212212
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail243,098 miles (+15,141)2 dangerous11 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,098 miles
    Test number
    400527981642
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Diff bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Diff bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass227,957 miles (+11,709)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    227,957 miles
    Test number
    866790177021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass216,248 miles (+12,598)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    216,248 miles
    Test number
    995506391575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass203,650 miles (+10,104)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    203,650 miles
    Test number
    838816261801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass193,546 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    193,546 miles
    Test number
    559654753399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail193,546 miles (+2,111)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,546 miles
    Test number
    872070157472
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass191,435 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    191,435 miles
    Test number
    238281856441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f steering rack inner arm Tie rod arm) has slight movement
    • AdvisoryRear diff mounting broken

  18. Fail191,435 miles (+11,303)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,435 miles
    Test number
    269678399692
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorectly (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f steering rack inner arm Tie rod arm) has slight movement
    • AdvisoryRear diff mounting broken

  19. Pass180,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    180,132 miles
    Test number
    455509499974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail180,132 miles (+13,452)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,132 miles
    Test number
    792060340870
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lense broken (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass166,680 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    166,680 miles
    Test number
    372163790277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail166,677 miles (+6,616)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,677 miles
    Test number
    464251251033
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb insecure (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass160,061 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    160,061 miles
    Test number
    316508615430
    • NoteBrake warning light on dash
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r lamps damaged

  24. Fail160,061 miles (+7,501)8 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,061 miles
    Test number
    559736615249
    • FailureCentre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBrake warning light on dash
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r lamps damaged

  25. Pass152,560 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    152,560 miles
    Test number
    265679315011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail152,559 miles (+10,995)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,559 miles
    Test number
    998237515085
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass141,564 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    141,564 miles
    Test number
    297292514223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad wear warning light on but brake pads is ok

  28. Fail141,564 miles (+18,798)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,564 miles
    Test number
    547122514234
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad wear warning light on but brake pads is ok

  29. Pass122,766 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    122,766 miles
    Test number
    196272824058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear diferencial bush deteriotion / play

  30. Fail122,766 miles3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,766 miles
    Test number
    528240424045
    • FailureBrake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear diferencial bush deteriotion / play

Questions about LB59 EFJ

Does LB59 EFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 EFJ is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 EFJ?
The MOT on LB59 EFJ is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 EFJ done?
LB59 EFJ was recorded at 371,511 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 20,795 miles a year.
Has LB59 EFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 EFJ has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB59 EFJ 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 EFJ find?
LB59 EFJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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