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LX08 LFA

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,503 mi
Last recorded104,503 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 LFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 104,503 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Rear tail light casing slightly cracked, but not affecting light output

Pass 27 Jan 2021 98,424 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tail light lens cracked

Fail 26 Jan 2021 98,424 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible broken (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tail light lens cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2020 90,062 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 227,200 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 247,740 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 229,023 miles

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

slight play from steering rack inner joints

Fail 7 Jul 2016 229,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault cleaned abs sensor (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

slight play from steering rack inner joints

Pass 1 Jun 2015 217,016 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre has slight damage on inner wall

o/s/r tyre is worn on its inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2015 217,016 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre has slight damage on inner wall

o/s/r tyre is worn on its inner edge

Fail 5 May 2015 215,645 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre is damaged on its inner edge

Pass 7 May 2014 195,237 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

knocking in steering rack

Pass 30 Apr 2013 174,125 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 142,857 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 105,632 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 LFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LFA, 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 LFA registered?

LX08 LFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is LX08 LFA safe to buy?

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