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L888 DSM

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,636 mi
Last recorded211,636 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 DSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 211,636 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 8 Aug 2025 208,804 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 208,803 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 207,969 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 204,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 202,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 200,192 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2021 200,192 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 196,088 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 186,500 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2017 180,088 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 180,088 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 176,301 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 23 Apr 2015 172,593 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 72,950 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 164,767 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 164,767 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 116,561 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 116,561 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 93,380 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 93,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 86,437 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 81,339 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 81,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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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L888 DSM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 121,092 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 L888 DSM, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L888 DSM registered?

L888 DSM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 November 2006.

Is L888 DSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 DSM shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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