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CA08 LFV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,063 mi
Last recorded134,063 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 134,063 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 134,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 129,225 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 125,348 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 125,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 119,531 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 119,531 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 115,310 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 109,606 miles

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

parking brake travel is long

Pass 24 Aug 2020 103,622 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 97,627 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 91,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box seam starting to split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil pan has stains of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear tyres outer sidewalls perished

Pass 17 Aug 2017 85,459 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 78,282 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 71,673 miles

OSF Tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Aug 2014 66,127 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 61,864 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 55,863 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 52,616 miles

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 LFV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LFV, 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

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What year was CA08 LFV registered?

CA08 LFV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is CA08 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 LFV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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