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LT08 DXP

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

172,768 mi
Last recorded172,768 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 172,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 163,482 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lamp cluster cracked.

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 163,482 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lamp cluster cracked.

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 158,920 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 158,237 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cut. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit cracked.

Pass 24 Jun 2019 155,231 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 149,207 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 149,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 22 May 2017 142,602 miles

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

engine management lamp on indicates a fault

Fail 22 May 2017 142,602 miles

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

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

engine management lamp on indicates a fault

Pass 17 May 2016 134,455 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 134,455 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2015 126,996 miles

N/S Mirror is secured with tape

Nail in nearside rear tyre

No Spare wheel

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2014 117,707 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 95,029 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 95,025 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

noise from front suspenshion posable ball joint but no play seen

Pass 19 May 2012 69,066 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 69,066 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2011 45,795 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 45,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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 DXP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DXP, 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 DXP registered?

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

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