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LS08 VHV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,607 mi
Last recorded175,607 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 VHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 175,607 miles

Majority of the suspension components front to rear also under body has slightly corrosion

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Differential slight oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2023 175,607 miles

Majority of the suspension components front to rear also under body has slightly corrosion

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Differential slight oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 163,597 miles

Majority of the suspension components front to rear also under body has slightly corrosion

Fail 3 May 2022 163,597 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Wheel not turning freely by hand due to sized caliper or sliders (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front seriously corroded & burnt due to excessive binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear seriously corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Majority of the suspension components front to rear also under body has slightly corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2021 163,193 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 160,218 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 158,753 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view slight play in its fixings (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 May 2018 158,753 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view slight play in its fixings (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 May 2017 151,631 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 151,631 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour part of lense missing emits white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light part of lense cover missing (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part re-fitted to holder (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part re-fitted in holder (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2016 141,847 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 141,845 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% variance (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure almost reaches the floor (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% variance (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2015 132,266 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 114,898 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 67,415 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 39,491 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 32,198 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 32,179 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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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LS08 VHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LS08 VHV, 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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LS08 VHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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