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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LB59 EFUMOT history

LB59 EFU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 10 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 24 of 30 MOT tests, with 376,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
376,056 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
30
24 passed · 6 failed
Per year
27,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 EFU
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
10 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 EFU was last recorded at 376,056 miles on 5 May 2026, 25,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
350,794 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
25,262 miles
Average per year
27,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 376,056 miles
  • 2025 – 350,794 miles
  • 2024 – 309,677 miles
  • 2023 – 265,852 miles
  • 2022 – 220,090 miles
  • 2021 – 211,634 miles
  • 2020 – 205,180 miles
  • 2019 – 191,905 miles
  • 2018 – 161,698 miles
  • 2017 – 128,635 miles
  • 2016 – 97,507 miles
  • 2015 – 70,098 miles
  • 2014 – 47,879 miles
  • 2013 – 40,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass376,056 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor6 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Slight play in nearside rear steering unit

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower pivot bearing slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass376,056 miles (+25,262)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    376,056 miles
    Test number
    657420419086
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass350,794 miles (+22,473)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    350,794 miles
    Test number
    546899931604
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass328,321 miles (+18,644)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    328,321 miles
    Test number
    514856888098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass309,677 miles (+23,030)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    309,677 miles
    Test number
    772816354072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass286,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    286,647 miles
    Test number
    206723571740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail286,647 miles (+20,795)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    286,647 miles
    Test number
    211056291377
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass265,852 miles (+29,433)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    265,852 miles
    Test number
    499460780214
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass236,419 miles (+16,329)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    236,419 miles
    Test number
    545147138145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass220,090 miles (+4,077)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    220,090 miles
    Test number
    179596888324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass216,013 miles (+4,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    216,013 miles
    Test number
    895299131326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass211,634 miles (+6,454)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    211,634 miles
    Test number
    814000867859
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower pivot bearing slight play

  12. Pass205,180 miles (+13,275)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    205,180 miles
    Test number
    351541251753
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower pivot bearing slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

  13. Pass191,905 miles (+13,201)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    191,905 miles
    Test number
    258542519599
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front water in headlamp
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass178,704 miles (+17,006)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    178,704 miles
    Test number
    575062032844
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass161,698 miles (+12,652)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    161,698 miles
    Test number
    951089871350
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp beam image poor
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp beam image poor

  16. Pass149,046 miles (+20,411)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    149,046 miles
    Test number
    925781948526
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside rear steering unit

  17. Pass128,635 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    128,635 miles
    Test number
    707801037469
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside rear steering unit

  18. Fail128,635 miles (+15,198)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,635 miles
    Test number
    731081849270
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside rear steering unit

  19. Pass113,437 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    113,437 miles
    Test number
    610774272563
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe corroded & hanger broken away
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside rear steering unit
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside rear steering unit

  20. Fail113,437 miles (+15,930)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,437 miles
    Test number
    815513920794
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe corroded & hanger broken away
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside rear steering unit
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside rear steering unit

  21. Pass97,507 miles (+9,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    97,507 miles
    Test number
    232133678973
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass87,680 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    87,680 miles
    Test number
    533990908167
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Fail87,680 miles (+17,582)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,680 miles
    Test number
    729110031134
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass70,098 miles (+9,680)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    70,098 miles
    Test number
    750055226606
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing heavily on inside edge
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  25. Pass60,418 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,418 miles
    Test number
    999251265161
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear steering unit

  26. Fail60,418 miles (+12,539)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,418 miles
    Test number
    257481365171
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on outer edge
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear steering unit

  27. Fail47,879 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,879 miles
    Test number
    497331534438
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteRear steering system deactivated

  28. Pass47,879 miles (+3,321)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    47,879 miles
    Test number
    969031834368
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteRear steering system deactivated

  29. Pass44,558 miles (+4,545)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    44,558 miles
    Test number
    777721874185
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti slip device is starting to wear

  30. Pass40,013 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    40,013 miles
    Test number
    418248633324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB59 EFU

Does LB59 EFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 EFU is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 EFU?
The MOT on LB59 EFU is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 EFU done?
LB59 EFU was recorded at 376,056 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 27,065 miles a year.
Has LB59 EFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 EFU has failed 6 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB59 EFU 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 EFU find?
LB59 EFU passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 9 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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