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LT08 DJV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

224,079 mi
Last recorded224,079 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 224,079 miles

Driver's seat slightly ripped

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer lamp unit cracked

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 224,061 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Driver's seat slightly ripped

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer lamp unit cracked

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 214,545 miles

Driver's seat slightly ripped

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 Outer lamp unit cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2019 179,647 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 145,650 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 120,883 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 120,883 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 96,649 miles

vehicle over weight

windscreen obstructions - damage to both lower outer sills & nearside slide door & rear panel

Fail 22 Feb 2016 96,649 miles

front brake application uneven 40% imbalance - nearside weak (3.7.B.2)

vehicle over weight

windscreen obstructions - damage to both lower outer sills & nearside slide door & rear panel

Pass 25 Feb 2015 76,338 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

damage to nearside loading door & lower outer sill - damage to offside front lower outer sill

drivers door window inoperative

vehicle over-weight

Pass 19 Feb 2014 63,974 miles

Middle exhaust box has a small hole starting

Near side loading door & rear panel damaged

Off side front lower sill damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2013 54,518 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2013 54,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2012 45,238 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 36,489 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 DJV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DJV, 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 DJV registered?

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

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