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LT08 DHV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

172,703 mi
Last recorded172,703 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 DHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 172,703 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective front centre pipe mount corroded and snapped off, exhaust still secure unlikely to fall off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective near catalytic converter and centre pipe flange, creates rattling noise (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area and front of the engine, border line excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive turbocharger area and rocker cover gasket border line excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security spring upper mount and chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 172,352 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective near catalytic converter and centre pipe flange, creates rattling noise (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area and front of the engine, border line excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive turbocharger area and rocker cover gasket border line excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security spring upper mount and chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 161,488 miles

Central Front exhaust mounting bracket snapped, exhaust still secure

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

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

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 161,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear door outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front exhaust mounting bracket snapped, exhaust still secure

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jan 2019 154,165 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 146,672 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 138,623 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 130,770 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 121,260 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 110,889 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 100,946 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 93,621 miles

both font tyres wearing on outer edges

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jan 2011 80,201 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake have fluid about but no signs of leaking

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 DHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DHV, 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 LT08 DHV registered?

LT08 DHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LT08 DHV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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