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LT08 DYU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,409 mi
Last recorded127,409 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 DYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 127,409 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 May 2017 127,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened not fitted properly (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 114,054 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 113,950 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases system broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 102,476 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 90,827 miles

play in off side inner steering rack joint

Pass 31 May 2013 78,966 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 112,575 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 112,569 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

near side rear seat release lever handle cocer missing (pointed rod end)

service A warning on

Pass 31 May 2011 56,622 miles

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 DYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DYU, 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 DYU registered?

LT08 DYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is LT08 DYU safe to buy?

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