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LT08 DWY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,146 mi
Last recorded131,146 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 131,146 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion OUTERSILL DAMAGED (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 129,795 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside front lower seal has slight damaged

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 May 2016 127,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower seal has slight damaged

Fail 13 May 2016 127,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower seal has slight damaged

Fail 14 May 2015 114,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 114,618 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 99,607 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 85,030 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2013 85,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 68,829 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 50,424 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 50,424 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 DWY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DWY, 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 DWY registered?

LT08 DWY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is LT08 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT08 DWY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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