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VU08 LVS

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,875 mi
Last recorded150,875 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 LVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 150,875 miles

long park brake travel

front brake discs in poor condition

headlight lenses in poor condition

rear inner cv boots starting to perish

slight corrosion on brake pipe to offside front hose

Fail 13 Oct 2023 150,875 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle front tyres fowling in wheel arches (5.2.3 (f))

front brake discs in poor condition

headlight lenses in poor condition

long park brake travel

rear inner cv boots starting to perish

slight corrosion on brake pipe to offside front hose

Pass 9 Sep 2021 122,120 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 122,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 101,566 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2020 100,724 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 90,808 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 90,806 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 81,225 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipe behind front crossmember (2.3.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 81,225 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipe behind front crossmember (2.3.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 71,710 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 71,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid section Box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 60,442 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear axle oil seal leaking

Fail 18 Feb 2016 60,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear axle oil seal leaking

Pass 10 Mar 2015 51,965 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 45,643 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 37,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 37,162 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 32,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2011 27,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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VU08 LVS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VU08 LVS, 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

How do I check the history of VU08 LVS?

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What year was VU08 LVS registered?

VU08 LVS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is VU08 LVS safe to buy?

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