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LP08 LMM

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,305 mi
Last recorded131,305 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 131,305 miles

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged cover missing ()

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

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 131,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged cover missing ()

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

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 120,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged back cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 119,860 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged back cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 96,231 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 96,231 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Centre (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 88,334 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 88,334 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 83,748 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 77,497 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 77,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2018 74,629 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 67,101 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2016 53,483 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 37,667 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 30,614 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 22,424 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 22,284 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 13,106 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 11,424 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 11,424 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside rear lamp unit damaged

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 LMM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LMM, 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 LMM registered?

LP08 LMM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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