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LA08 OOW

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

395,797 mi
Last recorded395,797 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 OOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 395,797 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 377,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake requires adjustment

Pass 23 Dec 2020 359,388 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 356,048 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 356,048 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 355,908 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 340,414 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 324,117 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 298,007 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 276,444 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 276,444 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 257,072 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 257,070 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering connection has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 233,962 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 233,962 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering connection has excessive play (2.2.B.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering connection has excessive play (2.2.B.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2015 215,315 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 201,028 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 186,922 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 147,647 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 11 Nov 2013 147,647 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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)

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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LA08 OOW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LA08 OOW, 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 LA08 OOW registered?

LA08 OOW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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