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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LB59 EFMMOT history

LB59 EFM is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 31 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 386,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2023
Mileage
386,345 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
22,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 EFM
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 5 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB59 EFM was last recorded at 386,345 miles on 10 Jun 2023, 20,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
365,623 miles · 6 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
20,722 miles
Average per year
22,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 386,345 miles
  • 2022 – 365,623 miles
  • 2021 – 347,468 miles
  • 2020 – 343,696 miles
  • 2019 – 327,155 miles
  • 2018 – 312,968 miles
  • 2017 – 301,187 miles
  • 2016 – 263,840 miles
  • 2015 – 231,613 miles
  • 2014 – 199,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail386,345 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  • MajorSteering head bearings has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail386,345 miles (+20,722)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    386,345 miles
    Test number
    992945722443
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorSteering head bearings has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass365,623 miles (+18,155)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    365,623 miles
    Test number
    576039618544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass347,468 miles (+3,772)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    347,468 miles
    Test number
    730484804862
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass343,696 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    343,696 miles
    Test number
    299133725647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail343,693 miles (+6,240)3 dangerous2 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    343,693 miles
    Test number
    353762718662
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner 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 efficiency below requirements 5% efficiency (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements 5% efficiency (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass337,453 miles (+10,298)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    337,453 miles
    Test number
    713272349082
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in top of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass327,155 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    327,155 miles
    Test number
    625104938260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail327,061 miles (+14,093)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    327,061 miles
    Test number
    738396962696
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass312,968 miles (+11,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    312,968 miles
    Test number
    842240060684
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass301,260 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    301,260 miles
    Test number
    629922212991
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail301,260 miles (+73)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    301,260 miles
    Test number
    205589847815
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass301,187 miles (+11,387)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    301,187 miles
    Test number
    703616323010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass289,800 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    289,800 miles
    Test number
    199797945479
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail289,800 miles (+15,295)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    289,800 miles
    Test number
    397800005385
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass274,505 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    274,505 miles
    Test number
    961493978815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber slightly warn

  16. Fail274,504 miles (+10,664)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,504 miles
    Test number
    197786668044
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber slightly warn

  17. Pass263,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    263,840 miles
    Test number
    176359734571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail263,840 miles (+17,643)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,840 miles
    Test number
    195277930706
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass246,197 miles (+14,584)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    246,197 miles
    Test number
    563216493014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass231,613 miles (+19,188)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    231,613 miles
    Test number
    447262305272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass212,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    212,425 miles
    Test number
    598430615052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail212,425 miles (+12,761)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,425 miles
    Test number
    347430315035
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass199,664 miles (+25,129)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    199,664 miles
    Test number
    755141254264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteParking brake will require adjustment soon

  24. Pass174,535 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    174,535 miles
    Test number
    195697204058
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Fail174,535 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,535 miles
    Test number
    955916204061
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about LB59 EFM

Does LB59 EFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB59 EFM expired on 5 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB59 EFM?
The MOT on LB59 EFM expired on 5 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB59 EFM done?
LB59 EFM was recorded at 386,345 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2023, an average of 22,476 miles a year.
Has LB59 EFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 EFM has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LB59 EFM 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 EFM find?
LB59 EFM failed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2023 with 9 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play; nearside rear track rod end ball joint has excessive play, and 8 more.

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