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VU08 LXJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,753 mi
Last recorded142,753 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 LXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 142,753 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 142,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure tail pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail second joint back from transmission (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

traction control light illuminated

Pass 1 Nov 2019 136,193 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 136,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 130,189 miles

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

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

propshaft u.j worn

Pass 4 Nov 2017 123,413 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 116,571 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 116,569 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 106,407 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 104,084 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear door handle not working from outside vehicle

slight oil leak engine area

Fail 27 Mar 2015 104,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear door handle not working from outside vehicle

slight oil leak engine area

Pass 12 Mar 2014 87,941 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 73,457 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 59,601 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 59,601 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 47,430 miles

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

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

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 LXJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LXJ, 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 LXJ registered?

VU08 LXJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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