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WU58 LMX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

204,907 mi
Last recorded204,907 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 LMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 204,907 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

both front headlamps condensated

damage to the nearside front

parking brake travel long

Fail 8 Mar 2021 204,907 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

both front headlamps condensated

damage to the nearside front

parking brake travel long

Pass 15 Feb 2020 193,906 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to 1.6mm requires attention (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake travel long

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 15 Feb 2020 193,906 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to 1.6mm requires attention (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake travel long

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 25 Feb 2019 182,627 miles

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

suspension bushes age cracking

Fail 23 Feb 2019 182,627 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

suspension bushes age cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2018 169,376 miles

front brakes signs of getting hot

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 17 Feb 2018 169,375 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brakes signs of getting hot

rear diff leaking oil

spare tyre different size to other tyres

Pass 21 Feb 2017 156,432 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 141,004 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear light lamp is damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2016 141,004 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear light lamp is damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2015 134,501 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 134,501 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 125,713 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pad warning light coming on

exhaust badly corroded

glow plug light on

o/s headlight condesated

o/s/r light lens damaged

rear brake discs worn

Fail 26 Feb 2014 125,713 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pad warning light coming on

front brake discs badly worn

glow plug light on

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s headlight condesated

o/s/r light lens damaged

rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Feb 2013 102,438 miles

front brake disc worn

front tyres wearing on edges

front wipers smearing

o/s/r tyre wearing low close to limit

Fail 16 Feb 2013 102,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake disc worn

front tyres wearing on edges

front wipers smearing

o/s/r tyre wearing low close to limit

Pass 2 Dec 2011 73,127 miles

n/s/r rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/sa/r light lens cracked

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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WU58 LMX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WU58 LMX, 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 WU58 LMX registered?

WU58 LMX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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