MOT Status
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299,278 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (ALL AROUND DISCS AND PADS) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (BOTH SIDES) (4.1.4 (b))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (BOTH SIDES) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
General rust / corrosion / deterioration under the body
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE BAR (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE & REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working PRS (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE BAR (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE & REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive And diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive And diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside rear handbrake performance only just met requirements
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wiper Stalk Damaged
Offside Rear handbrake performance only just met requirements
centre exhaust has a pinhole/minor leak around weld
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear handbrake performance only just met requirements
centre exhaust has a pinhole/minor leak around weld
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in O/S/R tyre tread
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
emits white smoke at idle
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LS08 VJC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 VJC, 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 LS08 VJC registered?
LS08 VJC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 August 2008.
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