CarVerify

Free Car Check

LS08 VJN

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,059 mi
Last recorded132,059 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationLS08 VJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
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

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 132,059 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 129,778 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2025 121,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 116,189 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row

Fail 7 Mar 2024 116,189 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 110,987 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 106,792 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 106,792 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake pad warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 99,463 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 99,462 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 85,993 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 82,164 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel tank has damaged but not leaking

Pass 2 Nov 2013 63,326 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 40,938 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 29,170 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Please note 2x child seats on 2nd row of seats

Please note O/s/F Tyre feathing Badly

Please note steering is slightly stiff when jacked up

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

LS08 VJN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LS08 VJN, 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 LS08 VJN?

You can check the full history of LS08 VJN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LS08 VJN registered?

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

Is LS08 VJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 VJN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LS08 VJN 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 LS08 VJN. 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.