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LS08 VKE

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

244,801 mi
Last recorded244,801 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 244,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 244,450 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 243,304 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 241,549 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 235,916 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 231,765 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 231,755 miles

Central Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 226,046 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 215,774 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 203,785 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 10 Aug 2016 192,015 miles

front screen damage

nearside rear tyre worn on limits

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 7 Jul 2015 165,866 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front screen damage

Fail 7 Jul 2015 165,866 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front screen damage

Pass 23 Jul 2014 152,639 miles

chip in windscreen

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner egde

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 22 Jul 2014 152,639 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

chip in windscreen

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner egde

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 23 Jul 2013 140,550 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 140,550 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 124,591 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 124,591 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 108,315 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 108,315 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn and lipped

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 VKE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VKE, 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 VKE registered?

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

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The MOT history for LS08 VKE shows 21 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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