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PE08 LPV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

361,333 mi
Last recorded361,333 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 LPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 361,333 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 361,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member between spring and diff (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 345,176 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All exhaust rubbers deteriorated and require replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust mount brocken / requires welding

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Damaged but not showing white light

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both mirrors cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in both rack inner joints (drum sticks) (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 345,176 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective All exhaust rubbers deteriorated and require replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust mount brocken / requires welding

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Damaged but not showing white light

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both mirrors cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in both rack inner joints (drum sticks) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 321,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

effort on parking brake significantly lower nearside

Pass 8 May 2019 285,547 miles

Offside Rear cv boot rubbing against exhaust, exhaust bracket perished

Pass 26 Jun 2018 272,091 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 272,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 258,511 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 258,511 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 234,897 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 210,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 159,028 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 122,745 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 103,454 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 LPV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LPV, 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 PE08 LPV registered?

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

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