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LJ08 WDY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

557,039 mi
Last recorded557,039 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 WDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2023 557,039 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 546,452 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 546,310 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 535,098 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 535,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 534,011 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 533,899 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 521,687 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 504,863 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 504,836 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 490,497 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))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 483,301 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 480,787 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 459,631 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 444,364 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 421,845 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 421,845 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 406,218 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 387,026 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 386,628 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 370,660 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 346,988 miles

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

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

gearbox has oil leak

handbrake has only just met minimum requirements

n/s headlamp has some water ingress

Pass 28 Jan 2016 331,263 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 305,929 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 287,885 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 262,872 miles

front shockabsorbers weak

Pass 28 Dec 2013 244,079 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 221,249 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 221,249 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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LJ08 WDY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 LJ08 WDY, 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 LJ08 WDY registered?

LJ08 WDY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is LJ08 WDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 WDY shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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