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LV08 YDT

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,466 mi
Last recorded131,466 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 YDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 131,466 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2026 131,466 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 131,462 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 128,572 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 126,197 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quater pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 126,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quater pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 123,228 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 119,144 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 119,144 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 113,491 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 52,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 107,347 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 107,347 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 100,234 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 100,234 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 92,300 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 81,110 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 81,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 73,146 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 63,713 miles

excessive travel in parking brake

Fail 3 Jun 2013 63,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

excessive travel in parking brake

nearside rear tyre nail in the tread area.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 51,019 miles

centre seat belt retracking slowly

Fail 6 Jun 2012 51,019 miles

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

centre seat belt retracking slowly

Pass 4 May 2011 38,865 miles

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

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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LV08 YDT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black 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 LV08 YDT, 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 LV08 YDT registered?

LV08 YDT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is LV08 YDT safe to buy?

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