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LA08 OPV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

340,160 mi
Last recorded340,160 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 340,160 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 340,160 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 326,278 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 296,899 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 286,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 269,506 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 240,539 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 228,228 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 214,989 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 206,295 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 189,819 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 165,661 miles

engine management warning light stay on indicating fault

Fail 7 Feb 2014 156,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 156,950 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 138,402 miles

Offside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 138,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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 OPV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OPV, 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 LA08 OPV registered?

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

Is LA08 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA08 OPV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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