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VU08 LXB

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,669 mi
Last recorded66,669 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 LXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 66,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 60,788 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre worn to approx. 3mm on outer tread

Fail 23 Feb 2018 60,788 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre worn to approx. 3mm on outer tread

Pass 6 Mar 2017 53,481 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight cut across tread (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 49,405 miles

Nearside Rear damage to lamp cluster lens

both rear shock absorbers have a slightly worn upper bush

Pass 20 Feb 2015 43,152 miles

nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2015 43,148 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside front brake slightly binding

rear brake shields corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 37,509 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Trailor socket not working as should do.

Fail 3 Mar 2014 37,509 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Trailor socket not working as should do.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 31,888 miles

NS front tyre slightly marked on sidewall

Rear discs slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight binding on OS front brake

Pass 23 Apr 2012 191,900 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 26,608 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 19,619 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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VU08 LXB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VU08 LXB, 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 VU08 LXB registered?

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

Is VU08 LXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU08 LXB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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