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LP08 LLW

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,737 mi
Last recorded196,737 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 LLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2017 196,737 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 185,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 165,945 miles

Rear exhaust box has excess rust but not leaking

Fail 30 Nov 2015 165,945 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box has excess rust but not leaking

Pass 19 Dec 2014 150,270 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Pass 27 Sep 2013 123,998 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust box deteriated

Fail 26 Sep 2013 123,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust box deteriated

Pass 10 Oct 2012 102,590 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on outer sides

offside rear tyre starting to crack on inner sidewall

Fail 10 Oct 2012 102,590 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on outer sides

offside rear tyre starting to crack on inner side wall

Pass 5 Aug 2011 72,206 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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LP08 LLW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LP08 LLW, 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 LP08 LLW registered?

LP08 LLW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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