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LX08 THU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,497 mi
Last recorded119,497 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 THU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 119,497 miles

front bumper damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2026 119,497 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2025 117,855 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 117,848 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector seal(s) chuffing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 114,647 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 114,647 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 112,538 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 112,538 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 107,482 miles

injector(s) chuffing

Pass 19 Mar 2021 104,240 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 104,240 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 21 Feb 2020 97,014 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 97,014 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 88,608 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 77,572 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 77,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 66,314 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear exhaust corroded

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

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 59,450 miles

baby seat fitted to the o/s rear seat belt

hand brake travel

n/s front seatbelt stalk cover is missing

Fail 19 Aug 2014 59,480 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

baby seat fitted to the o/s rear seat belt

hand brake travel

n/s front seatbelt stalk cover is missing

Pass 11 Mar 2013 56,910 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 56,910 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2012 46,008 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 46,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 36,010 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 THU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 LX08 THU, 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 THU registered?

LX08 THU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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