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VU08 LXR

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

219,827 mi
Last recorded219,827 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 219,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear after rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear after rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 209,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 196,668 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 196,668 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 187,409 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 187,295 miles

Emissions not tested smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 3 May 2018 187,288 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine emmissions not tested (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 185,872 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 185,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

suspect front inner brake pads low n/s

travel on brake pedal

Pass 15 Jul 2016 146,388 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on inside

Fail 14 Jul 2016 146,386 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 114,119 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 79,887 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 60,782 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 60,780 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 48,735 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 37,062 miles

near side rear tyre nail in tyre

off side front tyre side wall damage

Fail 10 Mar 2011 37,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side rear tyre nail in tyre

off side front tyre side wall damage

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 LXR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LXR, 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 LXR registered?

VU08 LXR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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