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LV08 YDU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

190,714 mi
Last recorded190,714 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 YDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 190,714 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 190,436 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Lower mounting bolts loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Lower mounting bolts loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 184,295 miles

o/s/f jacking point corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2022 178,620 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect front (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 172,363 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 172,352 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 167,204 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Mar 2019 160,622 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 156,253 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 153,293 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 153,293 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2016 148,921 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 132,205 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 113,634 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 113,634 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 90,528 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 67,563 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 47,849 miles

o/s/f tyre is void of tread on edges

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 YDU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LV08 YDU, 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 YDU registered?

LV08 YDU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is LV08 YDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV08 YDU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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