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LT08 DWW

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,913 mi
Last recorded170,913 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 170,913 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 23 Jan 2025 166,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 162,066 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 157,729 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Under trays fitted obscuring engine components.

Pass 22 Jan 2022 154,241 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf/osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 150,500 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

parking brake efficiency only just emt.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair,

service brake efficiency only just emt.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair,

Pass 2 May 2019 146,883 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 9 Apr 2018 141,478 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 141,478 miles

Shock absorber insecure both rear lower bolt (2.7.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 115,472 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 112,119 miles

SERVICE BRAKE efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 17 Feb 2016 108,300 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 95,899 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 80,038 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 80,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 67,737 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 67,737 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 52,769 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 52,769 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 39,250 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 39,250 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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 DWW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DWW, 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 DWW registered?

LT08 DWW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is LT08 DWW safe to buy?

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