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EU59 FBG

2010 Mercedes-benz Vario

Silver Diesel 4249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,654 mi
Last recorded144,654 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vario100,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU59 FBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,249cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 144,654 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 142,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear tailpipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 139,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 135,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre over 10 years old. (3212)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre over 10 years old(2112)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 138,655 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 127,422 miles

Air con rad poor security on nearside of vehicle

Engine oil mist from offside front of engine and nearside rear of engine

Nearside front corner light lense poor

Rear diff. oil mist

Fail 22 Jul 2019 127,420 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Air con rad poor security on nearside of vehicle

Engine oil mist from offside front of engine and nearside rear of engine

Nearside front corner light lense poor

Rear diff. oil mist

Pass 23 Jul 2018 122,282 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 122,274 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper does not clear middle section of windscreen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tyre on wear bars 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front front near and off side brake pads edges of pads starting to deteriate and edges of pad material breaking up

Rear near and off side rear brake actuator, bellows split and seperated

Pass 13 Jul 2017 112,217 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 95,523 miles

Nearside Front Upper marker light not working

Pass 29 May 2015 75,383 miles

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2014 53,458 miles

Rear brake pads crumbling

Pass 28 Jun 2013 34,885 miles

bellows on near and off side rear air brake chambers perished and split

Fail 19 Jun 2013 34,885 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bellows on near and off side rear air brake chambers perished and split

Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,947 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 17,318 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vario?

Based on 6,027 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
14,839
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Registration plate lamp not working 65
position lamp(s) not working 50
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm 49
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EU59 FBG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vario in Silver with a 4,249cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 100,919 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vario fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU59 FBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vario typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU59 FBG registered?

EU59 FBG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 4 February 2010.

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