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LS08 WPP

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

298,811 mi
Last recorded298,811 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 WPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 298,811 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 298,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 289,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

body corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2023 283,049 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 273,564 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 264,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 264,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 264,849 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside and offside (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 248,604 miles

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

Jacking Points Corroding

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 228,655 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2019 210,316 miles

JACKING POINTS CORRODING

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK

Pass 6 Aug 2018 194,201 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 194,176 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 175,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 175,126 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 156,769 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 156,769 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 140,550 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 127,970 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 111,254 miles

slight oil leak on offside rear axle/seal.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 99,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 56,435 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 47,107 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 11,935 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 474 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 WPP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WPP, 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 WPP registered?

LS08 WPP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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