Mercedes-Benz Vito
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc
LB59 EFSMOT history
LB59 EFS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 31 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 450,900 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 450,900 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 31
- 22 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 29,360 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB59 EFS
- 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 6 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB59 EFS was last recorded at 450,900 miles on 7 Aug 2024, 4,621 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 446,279 miles · 10 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,621 miles
- Average per year
- 29,360 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 450,900 miles
- 2023 – 435,988 miles
- 2022 – 412,972 miles
- 2021 – 380,459 miles
- 2020 – 331,762 miles
- 2019 – 314,576 miles
- 2018 – 295,680 miles
- 2017 – 258,927 miles
- 2016 – 227,815 miles
- 2015 – 194,537 miles
- 2014 – 159,880 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass450,900 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBoth Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Front (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryVehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable ItemsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
31 tests since 8 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass450,900 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 450,900 miles
- Test number
- 882902053232
- AdvisoryBoth Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Front (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items
Fail450,900 miles (+4,621)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 450,900 miles
- Test number
- 620646801504
- Repaired at testExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryBoth Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Front (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items
Pass446,279 miles2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 446,279 miles
- Test number
- 921483953181
- MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Rear Inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain testable Items
Fail446,279 miles (+10,291)2 repaired2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 446,279 miles
- Test number
- 850957056234
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Rear Inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain testable Items
Pass435,988 miles (+1,117)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2024
- Odometer
- 435,988 miles
- Test number
- 743054223068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail434,871 miles (+21,899)1 dangerous5 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 434,871 miles
- Test number
- 405960897875
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass412,972 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 412,972 miles
- Test number
- 614366019084
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in steering rackl end
Fail412,972 miles (+20,755)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 412,972 miles
- Test number
- 669486017250
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in steering rackl end
Pass392,217 miles (+11,758)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2023
- Odometer
- 392,217 miles
- Test number
- 220729932303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass380,459 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 380,459 miles
- Test number
- 398751902013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail380,457 miles (+16,879)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 380,457 miles
- Test number
- 329752083511
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass363,578 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 363,578 miles
- Test number
- 802356366517
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail363,577 miles (+18,458)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 363,577 miles
- Test number
- 471210244182
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass345,119 miles (+13,357)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 345,119 miles
- Test number
- 319316860755
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass331,762 miles (+129)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 331,762 miles
- Test number
- 128941516979
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail331,633 miles (+7,335)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 331,633 miles
- Test number
- 455274422845
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass324,298 miles (+9,722)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 324,298 miles
- Test number
- 576712188397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass314,576 miles (+18,177)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 314,576 miles
- Test number
- 960328860486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass296,399 miles (+719)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 296,399 miles
- Test number
- 290234075684
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass295,680 miles (+17,981)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 295,680 miles
- Test number
- 302729858877
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Pass277,699 miles (+18,772)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 277,699 miles
- Test number
- 868780978467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass258,927 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 258,927 miles
- Test number
- 560622558238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail258,927 miles (+13,315)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 258,927 miles
- Test number
- 481667208815
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge worn (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Pass245,612 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2018
- Odometer
- 245,612 miles
- Test number
- 715538696192
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail245,611 miles (+17,796)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 245,611 miles
- Test number
- 921898012783
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass227,815 miles (+17,810)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 227,815 miles
- Test number
- 298103340365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass210,005 miles (+15,468)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 210,005 miles
- Test number
- 531714612109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass194,537 miles (+17,832)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 194,537 miles
- Test number
- 112981139821
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,705 miles (+16,825)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 176,705 miles
- Test number
- 138948365409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,880 miles (+14,839)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 159,880 miles
- Test number
- 378120944293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,041 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 145,041 miles
- Test number
- 209667564065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB59 EFS
- Does LB59 EFS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB59 EFS expired on 6 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB59 EFS?
- The MOT on LB59 EFS expired on 6 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB59 EFS done?
- LB59 EFS was recorded at 450,900 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2024, an average of 29,360 miles a year.
- Has LB59 EFS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB59 EFS has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB59 EFS 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 EFS find?
- LB59 EFS passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2024 with 6 advisories: both rear inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust mounting defective; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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