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X500 LJT

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

117,509 mi
Last recorded117,509 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 LJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 117,509 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 110,166 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 106,048 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 101,738 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 100,459 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 98,810 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 97,795 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 96,938 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 95,050 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing in the middle

Pass 21 Nov 2016 93,623 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 87,993 miles

brakes have corrosion

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 1 Sep 2014 80,016 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 800,016 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 69,860 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 64,105 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 54,330 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X500 LJT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 X500 LJT, 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

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What year was X500 LJT registered?

X500 LJT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is X500 LJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X500 LJT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X500 LJT have outstanding finance?

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