CarVerify

Free Car Check

LP08 LLN

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

206,785 mi
Last recorded206,785 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 LLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 206,785 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 206,779 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 194,501 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 186,392 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2022 177,202 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 166,721 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 157,955 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 145,499 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 134,237 miles

Front front grill damaged and loose.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion seal damp. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear shock absorbers ineffective.

Pass 11 Jan 2018 115,816 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 99,024 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 77,139 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2015 58,661 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 45,661 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 30,324 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 30,324 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 26,380 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 15,737 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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LP08 LLN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LP08 LLN, 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

How do I check the history of LP08 LLN?

You can check the full history of LP08 LLN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LP08 LLN registered?

LP08 LLN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 August 2008.

Is LP08 LLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP08 LLN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LP08 LLN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LP08 LLN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.