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LX08 THZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

269,098 mi
Last recorded269,098 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 269,098 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2017 260,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 245,371 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 245,369 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 244,735 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 213,354 miles

E P S LIGHT ON DASH.

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 212,721 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

E P S LIGHT ON DASH.

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 182,159 miles

ESP light staying on

Fail 15 Apr 2014 182,159 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ESP light staying on

Pass 19 Apr 2013 156,241 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre tread is wearing unevenly

Pass 2 Mar 2012 126,725 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 126,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 99,518 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 THZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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