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LS08 VLE

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

357,687 mi
Last recorded357,687 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 357,687 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 350,700 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2020 343,246 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 326,795 miles

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

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

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

Rear wiper blades defective

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 326,343 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear wiper blades defective

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 308,921 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 308,920 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2018 295,551 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 276,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wall perished

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 257,673 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 257,670 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 247,747 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 247,745 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 247,668 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 218,959 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 190,932 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 190,932 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 159,002 miles

Front brake discs are worn

Rear nearside tyre is approching tread wear indicators

Fail 24 Mar 2014 159,002 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake discs are worn

Rear nearside tyre is approching tread wear indicators

Pass 27 Nov 2013 144,476 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 144,170 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 114,853 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 114,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 92,531 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 70,892 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 24,525 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 VLE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VLE, 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 VLE registered?

LS08 VLE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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