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LY08 KWD

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

214,586 mi
Last recorded214,586 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 KWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 214,586 miles

Offside Front tyre worn

Pass 1 Jul 2016 197,875 miles

Nearside Front Mirror glass damaged

Offside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2015 164,335 miles

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 6 Jul 2015 164,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2014 133,013 miles

n/s/r light slight cracked

o/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/r reflector broken/incomplete

Fail 17 Jul 2014 133,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r light slight cracked

n/s/r wheel rim damaged

o/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/r reflector broken/incomplete

o/s/r tyre under inflated

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 16 Jul 2013 107,818 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 83,036 miles

O/S mirror glass cracked,n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged.

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 58,521 miles

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

damage to upper windscreen offside

rear suspension weak

Fail 1 Jul 2011 58,521 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

damage to upper windscreen offside

rear suspension weak

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 KWD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY08 KWD registered?

LY08 KWD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is LY08 KWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 KWD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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