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NX08 LTV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,374 mi
Last recorded168,374 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 LTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 168,374 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 167,312 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

very rusty under van

Fail 16 Oct 2023 167,312 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced jacking points n/s/f inner and o/s/f inner (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

very rusty under van

Pass 20 Oct 2022 165,152 miles

Steering rack slightly worn

Fail 17 Oct 2022 165,140 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement handbrake cable linkage siezed (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering rack slightly worn

Pass 20 Oct 2021 167,503 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 158,655 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2019 154,408 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 149,855 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 138,754 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 105,250 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 80,234 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 69,290 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 69,290 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 56,260 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Jul 2013 52,275 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 52,266 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 45,849 miles

both front tyres bald on outer edges

n/s/f tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 18 Jul 2011 36,326 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 36,326 miles

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

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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NX08 LTV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NX08 LTV, 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 NX08 LTV registered?

NX08 LTV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is NX08 LTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX08 LTV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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