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LF08 EFT

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,084 mi
Last recorded101,084 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 EFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 101,084 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 92,120 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 92,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/r16 worn bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 79,711 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 79,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 68,132 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged rim slightly buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear cut in tyre tread

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear parking brake lever in poor condition

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 68,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear cut in tyre tread

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear parking brake lever in poor condition

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 48,855 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy but still meets pass criteria.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 38,447 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

parking brake release handle deteriated

Pass 27 Jun 2013 30,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight damage to Parking Brake release handle.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 21,308 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 17,749 miles

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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LF08 EFT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LF08 EFT, 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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LF08 EFT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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