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LP08 LML

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,048 mi
Last recorded180,048 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 180,048 miles

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Exhaust mounting defective Central (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 May 2026 180,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Central (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

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

Pass 15 May 2025 171,308 miles

Handbrake release damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 162,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2024 162,426 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 153,378 miles

Front pads couldn't be inspected

Front pads couldn't be inspected fully but look low

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 146,511 miles

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

excess travel handbrake lever

Fail 19 May 2022 146,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

excess travel handbrake lever

Pass 7 Feb 2020 135,611 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 119,110 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 88,877 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 63,574 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 63,574 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 51,756 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 51,751 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 42,452 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 34,526 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 21,928 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 14,060 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 14,060 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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LP08 LML is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LP08 LML, 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 LP08 LML registered?

LP08 LML is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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