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CA08 LFD

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

101,300 mi
Last recorded101,300 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 LFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 101,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 101,160 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 97,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Various if not all brake pipes black undersealed

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Aug 2018 97,995 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear at lower bulkshead (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear at lower bulkshead (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Various if not all brake pipes black undersealed

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Aug 2017 95,760 miles

both front valve stems slightly perished

brake pipes heavily undersealed

n/s front brake gripping slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2016 94,525 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside front tyre wearing at outer edge

Fail 19 Aug 2016 94,521 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside front tyre wearing at outer edge

Fail 8 Jul 2015 92,699 miles

O/S/R diff seal leaking

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

N/S/F tyre worn on outside edge

O/S/R back plate rusty

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 92,699 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

N/S/F tyre worn on outside edge

O/S/R back plate rusty

O/S/R diff seal leaking

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 89,298 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 89,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 84,304 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 65,251 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 65,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 39,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2011 39,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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CA08 LFD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 123,026 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 Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA08 LFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CA08 LFD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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