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LX08 FDD

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

279,646 mi
Last recorded279,646 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 FDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 279,646 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 262,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 262,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 252,357 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 252,357 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 250,267 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 235,822 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 222,105 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 208,870 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 191,894 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 191,894 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 179,396 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 179,396 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 163,679 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 151,802 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 137,550 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 137,548 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 125,540 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 109,409 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 97,569 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 81,609 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 81,609 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 67,391 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 67,391 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2010 48,695 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 39,921 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 22,322 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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LX08 FDD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LX08 FDD, 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 LX08 FDD registered?

LX08 FDD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is LX08 FDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX08 FDD shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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