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CA08 LFH

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

224,013 mi
Last recorded224,013 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 LFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 224,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 217,608 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 217,601 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2018 206,788 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 194,564 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 180,382 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 167,354 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 154,973 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 141,304 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 141,304 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 129,752 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 120,339 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 110,745 miles

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

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 LFH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CA08 LFH?

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What year was CA08 LFH registered?

CA08 LFH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is CA08 LFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 LFH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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