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EK08 LZL

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,151 mi
Last recorded199,151 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 LZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 199,151 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 199,148 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 190,671 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 190,669 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 185,988 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 185,988 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 179,568 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 175,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 169,259 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 169,259 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 160,981 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 144,020 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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 22 Mar 2018 131,006 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 116,605 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 116,605 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 102,478 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres low on edges

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 22 Apr 2016 102,456 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres low on edges

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 17 Apr 2015 94,846 miles

windscreen cracked, not in swept area

Fail 11 Apr 2015 94,844 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

windscreen cracked, not in swept area

Pass 5 Apr 2014 82,662 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 13 Apr 2013 65,784 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 52,282 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 52,282 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 42,655 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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EK08 LZL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK08 LZL, 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 EK08 LZL registered?

EK08 LZL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is EK08 LZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 LZL shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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