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LT08 DJU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

220,203 mi
Last recorded220,203 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 220,203 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

engine management light on

Fail 13 Mar 2017 220,203 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

engine management light on

Pass 14 Mar 2016 198,938 miles

Brake pad warning light is iluminated

Engine management light is illuminated

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

Front brakes are slightly binding

Nearside rear brake is slightly binding

Fail 14 Mar 2016 198,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pad warning light is iluminated

Engine management light is illuminated

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

Front brakes are slightly binding

Nearside rear brake is slightly binding

Pass 11 Mar 2015 175,570 miles

All tyres slight side wall damage

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 6 Mar 2015 175,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

All tyres slight side wall damage

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 154,647 miles

EML light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 134,301 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 134,301 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 105,396 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 78,221 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 DJU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 LT08 DJU, 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 DJU registered?

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

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