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LT08 DWC

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

124,301 mi
Last recorded124,301 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 124,301 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 124,288 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 113,422 miles

Bonnet release handle is not connected but can still open bonnet

Brake pad warning and door open warning lights are on

Fuel cap cover is missing

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside sliding door doesn't open

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

Offside rear lamp unit is damaged

Offside wing mirror cover is missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2023 113,101 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel cap cover is missing

Nearside sliding door doesn't open

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside mirror cover is missing

Offside rear lamp unit is cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 112,619 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel cap cover is missing

Nearside sliding door doesn't open

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside mirror casing is missing

Offside rear lamp unit is cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 111,057 miles

Brake pad warning light intermittently comes on

Coolant leak ()

Fuel cap cover missing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s sliding door doesn't open

o/s wing mirror casing missing

o/s/r lamp unit is cracked

Fail 30 Nov 2021 111,056 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake pad warning light intermittently comes on

Coolant leak ()

Fuel cap cover missing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s sliding door doesn't open

o/s wing mirror casing missing

o/s/r lamp unit is cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2020 108,792 miles

Brake pad warning light is on

Fuel cap cover damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s mirror cover missing

Fail 13 Oct 2020 108,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light is on

Fuel cap cover damaged

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s mirror cover missing

Pass 1 May 2019 104,124 miles

Slight damage to offside door mirror glass

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 1 May 2019 104,124 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Slight damage to offside door mirror glass

Pass 10 May 2018 99,920 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Slight damage to offside rear lamp cluster

Pass 12 May 2017 96,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 May 2017 96,774 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 6 May 2016 93,671 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside inner rack joint has slight play

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 90,176 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 81,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 81,416 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 68,110 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 68,103 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,802 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 45,229 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 45,229 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 DWC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LT08 DWC, 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 DWC registered?

LT08 DWC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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