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LK08 WDP

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,212 mi
Last recorded97,212 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 WDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 97,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To ABS pump. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 4 Oct 2022 90,564 miles

Front suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 27 Sep 2021 89,341 miles

Both Rear Tyres Slightly Worn

Parking Brake Long Travel

Rear Brake Discs Slightly Corroded

Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2020 87,330 miles

Front Inner sills corroded

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both sides ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both sides ()

Pass 3 Oct 2019 83,890 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 83,888 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 77,415 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all road wheels. ()

rear exhaust poor condition.

Pass 23 Aug 2017 68,550 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear seat belt buckle cover missing,n/s rear caliper damp no leaks,slight play n/s inner steering arm

Fail 14 Aug 2017 68,550 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened cracked (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear seat belt buckle cover missing,n/s rear caliper damp no leaks,slight play n/s inner steering arm

Pass 5 Sep 2016 60,149 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 60,149 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 44,950 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 39,269 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 35,025 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 80,838 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 59,493 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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LK08 WDP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LK08 WDP, 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 LK08 WDP registered?

LK08 WDP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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