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PE08 LGU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

274,858 mi
Last recorded274,858 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 LGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 274,858 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 274,858 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 274,227 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 260,220 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2016 243,534 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 243,534 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 232,555 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 232,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 217,594 miles

front brake pads half worn

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear seat belts retract slowly

Fail 16 Feb 2015 217,594 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front brake pads half worn

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

rear seat belts retract slowly

Pass 12 Aug 2014 200,952 miles

Front brake discs lipped and worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside mirror glass broken

Nearside rear lower arm front right bush has slight play

Offside front brake pads getting low

Offside front tyre worn bald on outer edge

Pass 10 Feb 2014 186,008 miles

Engine oil leaking on exhaust

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake flexi hose slightly twisted

Pass 8 Aug 2013 170,203 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 156,038 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 136,730 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 120,922 miles

nearside and offside headlamp beam images faint

nearside front tyre cut to inner sidewall

oil leak

parking brake travel

Pass 8 Aug 2011 107,680 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 106,649 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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PE08 LGU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PE08 LGU, 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 PE08 LGU registered?

PE08 LGU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is PE08 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE08 LGU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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