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LM58 KVU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

395,266 mi
Last recorded395,266 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 KVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 395,266 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened has limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

stone chip on window

Pass 26 Oct 2023 388,801 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 388,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 383,745 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 383,745 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 378,719 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 376,198 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 314,951 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 259,092 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 198,263 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 133,649 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 133,649 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2014 75,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 75,352 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 72,613 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 72,612 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 57,573 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 57,573 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 43,229 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 43,229 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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LM58 KVU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LM58 KVU, 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 LM58 KVU registered?

LM58 KVU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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