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DE08 LPJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

132,546 mi
Last recorded132,546 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 LPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 132,546 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 123,806 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 114,860 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 114,847 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 114,069 miles

Offside handbrake just passed

Pass 16 Sep 2021 108,202 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 107,120 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 103,179 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 99,781 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 91,604 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 85,992 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 79,639 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 62,595 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 62,595 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 51,921 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 30,040 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 21,627 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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DE08 LPJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DE08 LPJ, 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 DE08 LPJ registered?

DE08 LPJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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