CarVerify

Free Car Check

LT08 ECC

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

195,813 mi
Last recorded195,813 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 ECC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 195,813 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake has only just met the required limits

Fail 18 Dec 2024 195,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake has only just met the required limits

Pass 16 Dec 2023 190,862 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/outrigger to rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 190,809 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 190,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 190,270 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 190,262 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 189,520 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 189,518 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 183,478 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 183,478 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 173,568 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 173,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning lamp on

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Slight corrosion to front chassis outriggers and rear chassis rails

Pass 22 Aug 2017 162,920 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 162,920 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 148,874 miles

offside mirror cracked but still provides good view to the rear

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 May 2016 148,874 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine EMISSIONS NOT TESTED DUE TO SNAPPED EXHAUST (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre / rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working flickers and blue (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside mirror cracked but still provides good view to the rear

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 May 2015 137,511 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2014 133,105 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 129,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 125,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

slight stiffness in offside and nearside front upper strut bearings

Fail 20 Apr 2012 125,113 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

slight stiffness in offside and nearside front upper strut bearings

Pass 7 Apr 2011 92,058 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 4 Apr 2011 92,058 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

centre prop shaft universal joint has excessive wear

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in steering rack arms

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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LT08 ECC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LT08 ECC, 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

How do I check the history of LT08 ECC?

You can check the full history of LT08 ECC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LT08 ECC registered?

LT08 ECC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is LT08 ECC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT08 ECC shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LT08 ECC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LT08 ECC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.