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LP08 LMX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

258,540 mi
Last recorded258,540 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 LMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 258,540 miles

16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 242,108 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2017 241,379 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 231,238 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 231,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 220,472 miles

Front tie rod arms have slight play

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 204,722 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 204,722 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Oct 2013 183,264 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 183,264 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 152,505 miles

air bag light on

near side light aim not checked

Fail 8 Aug 2012 152,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

air bag light on

near side light aim not checked

Pass 3 Nov 2011 126,422 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 126,422 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Brake pad warning light on

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

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

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Aug 2011 115,445 miles

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

Nearside rear has side sill damage

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

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 LMX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LMX, 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 LMX registered?

LP08 LMX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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