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LY08 DXP

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

134,714 mi
Last recorded134,714 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 DXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 134,714 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2026 134,713 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 133,859 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 132,853 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 132,115 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 131,443 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 130,853 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 130,172 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 130,172 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 129,255 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 129,254 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard FRONT CATALYTIC CONVERTER (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 126,991 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 120,195 miles

Offside front inner wheel arch loose

Fail 14 Feb 2018 120,148 miles

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside front inner wheel arch loose

rear exhaust joint with centre exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 111,840 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch guard slightly loose.

small pieces of tread lifting off of both front tyres.

wear lips developing on edges of both front brake discs.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 102,393 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 102,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 101,565 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 101,565 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 101,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside door mirror outer cover missing

front number plate cracked

handbrake travel close to fail

n/s/r indicator faded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 93,895 miles

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

crack in windscreen close to fail

nearside door mirror outer cover missing

parking/handbrake travel close to fail

windscreen washers weak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 68,037 miles

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

engine oil level low

Pass 15 Jul 2011 53,964 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front wipers worn

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 DXP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LY08 DXP, 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 DXP registered?

LY08 DXP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is LY08 DXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 DXP shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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