CarVerify

Free Car Check

LT08 EEU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

114,115 mi
Last recorded114,115 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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 EEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
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 11 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 114,115 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack into rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 114,115 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

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

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack into rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 111,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack on rear tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Parking Break Pedal Travel low then expected, still work as should be.

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 111,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack on rear tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Parking Break Pedal Travel low then expected, still work as should be.

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 109,264 miles

HAND BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL HIGH

Offside Front wing mirror temporary repaired

Fail 20 Sep 2023 109,264 miles

HAND BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL HIGH

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror temporary repaired

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 103,356 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 94,159 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 94,151 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2020 83,766 miles

Nearside front tyre bald outer edge

Offside front tyre slightly worn outer edge

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

Parking brake performance less on offside

Reverse lights not working

Fail 4 Jun 2020 83,766 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front tyre bald outer edge

Offside front tyre slightly worn outer edge

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

Parking brake performance less on offside

Reverse lights not working

Pass 31 May 2019 80,345 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner & outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear high level brake light inoperative.

Pass 23 Jun 2018 76,176 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 76,049 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 71,991 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 71,991 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges and close to legal limit.

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 66,996 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Apr 2016 66,996 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 14 Apr 2015 57,455 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 57,455 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 46,105 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2014 46,105 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2012 32,754 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 32,754 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 24,306 miles

Oil leak

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 EEU 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 56%.

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 EEU, 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 EEU?

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

What year was LT08 EEU registered?

LT08 EEU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is LT08 EEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT08 EEU shows 25 tests with a 56% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LT08 EEU 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 EEU. 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.