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LY08 KWW

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

258,493 mi
Last recorded258,493 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 258,493 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 243,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 243,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 224,327 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 215,891 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 215,891 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 204,508 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 191,862 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 187,146 miles

ALL SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAK

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 178,245 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 157,032 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 140,817 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 122,709 miles

Rear advise rear handbrake just made min effort

Pass 1 Jul 2015 102,960 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 82,664 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW INNER AND OUTER SHOULDERS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Jun 2014 82,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW INNER AND OUTER SHOULDERS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jun 2013 62,549 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 62,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 45,636 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 32,137 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 KWW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KWW, 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 KWW registered?

LY08 KWW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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