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LS08 WLG

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,222 mi
Last recorded147,222 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 147,222 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 147,222 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 139,957 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 135,500 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 12 Jun 2020 129,924 miles

Fuel cap/filler cover/flap slightly insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 129,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/filler cover/flap slightly insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 123,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 116,996 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 116,996 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 103,292 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 103,291 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 92,437 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 80,540 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 71,227 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 62,696 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 51,796 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 40,975 miles

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

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

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 WLG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WLG, 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 WLG registered?

LS08 WLG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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