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LT08 DYS

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,046 mi
Last recorded101,046 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 DYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 101,046 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2026 101,045 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 100,131 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 98,383 miles

travel on parking brake pedal

Fail 28 May 2024 98,383 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

travel on parking brake pedal

Pass 10 Jan 2023 95,975 miles

travel on parking brake pedal type requires ajusting

Fail 10 Jan 2023 95,975 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

travel on parking brake pedal type requires ajusting

Pass 24 Dec 2021 91,059 miles

vans been sanding for some time

Fail 7 Dec 2021 91,058 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Emissions not tested due to codision of system and fumes from engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board injectors leaking my be more than one from the fumes (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges 3/4 tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 85,984 miles

Offside Rear hand brake effort low

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 81,329 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 75,556 miles

oil leak rear diff

Fail 25 Sep 2018 75,393 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil low

oil leak rear diff

parking brake needs ajusting

Pass 19 May 2017 66,835 miles

Nearside slideing door damdged

Fail 18 May 2017 66,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside slideing door damdged

Offside Front headlight condensstion

Pass 14 May 2016 61,078 miles

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

offside rear tyre near wear indicators

Pass 7 May 2015 53,005 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 53,005 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2014 45,805 miles

nearside front tyre near wear indicators

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 1 May 2014 45,805 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil low

nearside front tyre near wear indicators

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 30 Apr 2013 40,876 miles

both front door mirrors have tape holding them in

Fail 30 Apr 2013 40,876 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

low pad warning lamp on

Pass 3 Apr 2012 33,304 miles

drivers door mirrow glass bottom cracked

nearside door mirrow glass cracked

offside front headlight condension

parking brake needs ajusting

Pass 14 Apr 2011 27,815 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both rear tyres on wear insicators 2mm

parking brake needs ajusting

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 DYS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DYS, 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 DYS registered?

LT08 DYS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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