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LS08 VJJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,370 mi
Last recorded218,370 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 VJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 218,370 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 210,583 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded + Worn - Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft inner cv boots cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2022 204,638 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded + Worn. Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft inner cv boots cracking

Fail 9 Apr 2022 204,637 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded + Worn. Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft inner cv boots cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2021 200,686 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 200,686 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 186,913 miles

crack in windscreen

Pass 12 Jan 2019 166,006 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake low

Pass 15 Jan 2018 147,606 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 147,561 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 131,803 miles

4 wheel centre caps fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Fail 13 Jan 2017 131,803 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

4 wheel centre caps fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Pass 13 Jan 2016 119,594 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 119,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 107,950 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 107,950 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 97,161 miles

4 wheel centre caps fitted.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 86,651 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 81,389 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 81,389 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 65,891 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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LS08 VJJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LS08 VJJ, 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 LS08 VJJ registered?

LS08 VJJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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