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LJ08 WEC

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

341,416 mi
Last recorded341,416 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 341,416 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 341,412 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2019 328,675 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 328,675 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 298,950 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 283,951 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 283,948 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 266,416 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 250,562 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 230,182 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 218,747 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 202,079 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 184,602 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 175,334 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 175,334 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 161,219 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 208,742 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 145,115 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osf tyre worn on edges

slight play in osr and nsr bottom hub assembly

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 WEC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WEC, 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 LJ08 WEC registered?

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

Is LJ08 WEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 WEC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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