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LX08 TLK

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,795 mi
Last recorded141,795 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 141,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has a cut on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has some cuts on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 139,338 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has a cut on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has a cut on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 136,371 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror glass cracked

Nearside Front head lamp bracket damaged been zip tied seems solid no movement at time of test

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged but no white light showing at time of test

Nearside Rear tyre has lump missing out of outer sidewall

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front head lamp dip beam pattern & aim just acceptable

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 136,371 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front door mirror glass cracked

Nearside Front head lamp bracket damaged been zip tied seems solid no movement at time of test

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged but no white light showing at time of test

Nearside Rear tyre has lump missing out of outer sidewall

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front head lamp dip beam pattern & aim just acceptable

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 133,288 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp brackets damaged, been zip tied up , dip beam pattern & aim just acceptable

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit lens damaged, no white light showing at time of test

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front head lamp aim just acceptable

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner edge & wearing on outer

high level brake light not working

Fail 27 Jan 2020 133,283 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp brackets damaged, been zip tied up , dip beam pattern & aim just acceptable

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit lens damaged, no white light showing at time of test

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front head lamp aim just acceptable

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner edge & wearing on outer

high level brake light not working

Nearside Front tyre is worn on outer edge & has lots of cuts in outer sidewall one quite deep , no canvas showing at time of test

Pass 30 Jan 2019 130,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 127,356 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 123,612 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 123,612 miles

Stop lamp not working offside rear (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 11,692 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 110,070 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 94,923 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 93,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 93,159 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 74,113 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 74,113 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Apr 2011 48,082 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 TLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TLK, 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 TLK registered?

LX08 TLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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