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LT08 DYG

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,990 mi
Last recorded112,990 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 DYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 112,990 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 112,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 112,335 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bnoth sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 110,496 miles

slight pedal reserve travel

Fail 13 Sep 2022 110,496 miles

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

slight pedal reserve travel

Pass 7 Sep 2021 106,874 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 102,801 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 102,801 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively corroded and likely to crack (1.1.16 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively corroded and likely to crack (1.1.16 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 100,423 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 96,083 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 96,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 89,382 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 82,422 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 75,086 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 67,623 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 57,038 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 45,558 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 35,620 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 35,615 miles

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

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 DYG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT08 DYG registered?

LT08 DYG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is LT08 DYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT08 DYG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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