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PE08 LRL

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

224,651 mi
Last recorded224,651 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 LRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 224,651 miles

Brake pad/fluid level warning light on

Fail 5 Sep 2017 224,651 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brake pad/fluid level warning light on

Pass 7 Sep 2016 198,721 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

pad warning light on

Fail 2 Sep 2016 198,721 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

pad warning light on

Pass 15 Jan 2016 195,790 miles

Centre Rear stop light inop

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

Nearside Rear light lens brocken

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack in lower screen (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 195,790 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated fluid low (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Centre Rear stop light inop

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

Nearside Rear light lens brocken

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack in lower screen (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 186,733 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 149,853 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 129,984 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 129,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 109,166 miles

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 22 Feb 2011 109,166 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 LRL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 PE08 LRL, 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 LRL registered?

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

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