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LT08 DFA

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

340,701 mi
Last recorded340,701 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 DFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 340,701 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 336,503 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 326,819 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 291,521 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 289,981 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 252,297 miles

front brakes pads low approx 80% worn

long hand brake travel

Fail 19 Jan 2022 252,297 miles

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

front brakes pads low approx 80% worn

long hand brake travel

Pass 17 Jun 2021 226,231 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 214,260 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 190,427 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 143,575 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 95,800 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 70,840 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 70,840 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 58,555 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 49,546 miles

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on btoh edges and tread depth low

Fail 19 Jun 2015 49,443 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on btoh edges and tread depth low

Rear inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 26 Jun 2014 37,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front Tyre worn

Fail 25 Jun 2014 37,487 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front Tyre worn

Pass 19 Feb 2013 23,436 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 18,403 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 13,630 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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LT08 DFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LT08 DFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LT08 DFA?

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What year was LT08 DFA registered?

LT08 DFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LT08 DFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT08 DFA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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