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DE08 LOF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,756 mi
Last recorded126,756 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 LOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 126,756 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 122,772 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 116,674 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 106,387 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 104,703 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 90,556 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe split (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 90,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe split (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 80,663 miles

EML On

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 80,663 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML On

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 78,925 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

hand brake only just met min req needs attentiono

Pass 1 Oct 2015 69,821 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underside of vehicle dirty from building sites

Pass 6 Oct 2014 64,146 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 64,142 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pad warning light on unable to see if pads are low sugest having wheels removed for full inspection

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Pass 9 Apr 2013 57,525 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 55,235 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 52,856 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 52,856 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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DE08 LOF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DE08 LOF, 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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What year was DE08 LOF registered?

DE08 LOF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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The MOT history for DE08 LOF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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