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LU51 CAN

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,717 mi
Last recorded77,717 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU51 CAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 77,717 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 75,799 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 73,566 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 70,799 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 68,212 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 65,893 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 63,508 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 57,991 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 50,192 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2017 43,705 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav

Pass 18 May 2016 36,990 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly.

Wipers poor.

Fail 18 May 2016 36,990 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front brakes binding slightly.

Wipers poor.

Pass 23 May 2015 31,173 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 31,173 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2014 26,833 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 20,668 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 17,463 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 May 2011 13,070 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge.

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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LU51 CAN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LU51 CAN, 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

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What year was LU51 CAN registered?

LU51 CAN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is LU51 CAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LU51 CAN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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