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LS08 VKC

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

213,294 mi
Last recorded213,294 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 VKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 213,294 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 213,294 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 213,207 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 213,207 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 212,684 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis beam (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis beam (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 212,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis beam (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis beam (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 211,976 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 211,976 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 211,489 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 209,773 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 181,272 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 167,858 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2017 158,847 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 152,520 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 143,010 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 132,895 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 132,895 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 122,857 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 112,777 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 112,777 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 102,824 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 87,826 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 87,826 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 73,693 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 63,903 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 46,292 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 46,090 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 46,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 VKC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VKC, 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 LS08 VKC registered?

LS08 VKC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is LS08 VKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 VKC shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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