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LC58 ARU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

440,274 mi
Last recorded440,274 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 ARU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 440,274 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 440,075 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Dripping onto hot exhaust below brake servo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 409,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 380,568 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 380,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 377,775 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 377,775 miles

Nearside Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Anti roll bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 365,675 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 365,675 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel steering component insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 350,792 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 350,792 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Rear facing (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 334,734 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 334,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 318,954 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 318,954 miles

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

obligatory indirect vision device insecure Drivers Sun visor (8.1.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 302,352 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 302,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 287,821 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 287,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 268,433 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 268,433 miles

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

obligatory indirect vision device insecure Drivers Sun visor not staying up (8.1.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 245,490 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 245,490 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 226,435 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 226,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 207,224 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 185,994 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 185,994 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ARU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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

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