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LY08 XJT

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

252,366 mi
Last recorded252,366 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 XJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 252,366 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 235,027 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing on edges/check tracking ? (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front fog lamps not working

Pass 2 Nov 2019 226,216 miles

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

f fogs inop

play in steering rack joints and column ujs

rear seats missing

Fail 11 Oct 2019 226,093 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake foot pedal (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured rim cracked though weld (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 1.6 and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front fogs not working

Pass 19 Oct 2018 221,274 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2016 195,142 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front run flat and wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal rubber wearing

eml on

wire loom rubbing steering shaft under bonnet

Fail 2 Dec 2016 195,142 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front run flat and wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal rubber wearing

eml on

wire loom rubbing steering shaft under bonnet

Pass 4 Dec 2015 173,047 miles

n/s/f wheel has welding repair

Fail 3 Dec 2015 173,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f wheel has welding repair

Pass 1 Nov 2014 156,267 miles

o/s/r shock weeping

rear exhaust box mount condition

Fail 1 Nov 2014 156,267 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r shock weeping

rear exhaust box mount condition

Pass 4 Nov 2013 132,849 miles

O/S/R+N/S/R Tyres have outer wall damage

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 25 Oct 2013 132,181 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R+N/S/R Tyres have outer wall damage

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 20 Nov 2012 115,951 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 83,857 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 81,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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 XJT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XJT, 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 XJT registered?

LY08 XJT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is LY08 XJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 XJT shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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