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LC58 APU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

355,553 mi
Last recorded355,553 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 APU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 355,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 343,785 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 340,799 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 339,968 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 331,483 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 331,482 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2017 323,198 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 316,372 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 316,369 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 303,841 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 303,841 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 276,075 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 250,850 miles

GEARBOX OIL LEAK ADVISE

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

Pass 21 May 2014 239,688 miles

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

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2014 239,684 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front wipers slightly smeary

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Long footbrake travel

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2014 238,883 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Both front wipers slightly smeary

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Long footbrake travel

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 219,563 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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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LC58 APU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LC58 APU, 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 LC58 APU registered?

LC58 APU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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