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L2 MKS

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,851 mi
Last recorded156,851 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 MKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 156,851 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 156,818 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 154,375 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 152,822 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 150,073 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 147,339 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 142,966 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 139,789 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 136,735 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspections

Fail 21 Jan 2019 136,705 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspections

Pass 19 Jan 2018 130,684 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 126,160 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 117,837 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 112,524 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 106,695 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 90,546 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 90,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 18,551 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 18,551 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 63,197 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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L2 MKS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L2 MKS, 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 L2 MKS registered?

L2 MKS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 February 2008.

Is L2 MKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L2 MKS shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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