MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
252,366 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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))
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
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
n/s/f wheel has welding repair
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
o/s/r shock weeping
rear exhaust box mount condition
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
o/s/r shock weeping
rear exhaust box mount condition
O/S/R+N/S/R Tyres have outer wall damage
Rear exhaust mount broken
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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