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LY08 DWW

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,117 mi
Last recorded212,117 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 DWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 212,117 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 212,044 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 206,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking point areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 202,101 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 200,017 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 199,946 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating brake pedal creeps to floor with constant pressure applied requires attention (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel parking brake pedal no reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 195,997 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 195,953 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 190,897 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 186,712 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 176,899 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 166,795 miles

o/s/f caliper slight bind

Pass 17 Jun 2016 151,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 130,734 miles

tyres - offside rear tyre & nearside rear tyre at legal limit - just meets the pass standard

Pass 6 Jun 2014 107,229 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

irregular wear at both sides front tyres inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2013 87,288 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 71,209 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front wheel arch trim insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2012 71,209 miles

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

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

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

nearside front wheel arch trim insecure

Pass 19 May 2011 51,078 miles

advise both steering arm inner joints showing signs of fatigue

advise knock from suspect steering column

advise o/s/f tyre trewads low & worn on inner & outer edges

advise parking brake reqs adjustment

advise rear inner b/pads low

Fail 19 May 2011 51,078 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise both steering arm inner joints showing signs of fatigue

advise knock from suspect steering column

advise o/s/f tyre trewads low & worn on inner & outer edges

advise parking brake reqs adjustment

advise rear inner b/pads low

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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LY08 DWW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY08 DWW, 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 LY08 DWW registered?

LY08 DWW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is LY08 DWW safe to buy?

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