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LY08 DXM

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,340 mi
Last recorded79,340 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 DXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 79,340 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 75,459 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 68,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 66,381 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 63,705 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 58,286 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 53,027 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 50,556 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 46,950 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 43,966 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cut

frt tyres worn edges 3mm & cuts in tread

rear tyres worn outer edges

Pass 16 May 2016 41,284 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 37,956 miles

diff oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre deep cut in tread

rear tyres worn outer edges & n/s cut in tread

Pass 20 May 2014 34,443 miles

atten n/s handbrake

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 21 May 2013 30,653 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 24,648 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 18,698 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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LY08 DXM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DXM, 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 DXM registered?

LY08 DXM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is LY08 DXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 DXM shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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