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LV08 YEG

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

167,156 mi
Last recorded167,156 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 YEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 167,156 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside - worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 167,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside - worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2024 158,780 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to offside front jacking point/box section

Pass 13 Feb 2023 151,480 miles

corrosion to offside front out-rigger/jacking point

light switch is deteriorating

moisture at fuel filter

Fail 13 Feb 2023 151,480 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end to rack end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

corrosion to offside front out-rigger/jacking point

light switch is deteriorating

moisture at fuel filter

Pass 7 Mar 2022 143,188 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 133,712 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 126,810 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Mount Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking Brake Pedal Travel Is Long

Pass 2 Feb 2019 119,016 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside front door has mirror slight movement

Pass 27 Jan 2018 110,225 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc's lipped inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre is cracking & perishing inner side wall

Pass 28 Jan 2017 98,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer blowing along the seam (7.1.2)

rear tail pipe & mounting deteriorating

Pass 1 Feb 2016 88,968 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 76,053 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 76,053 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 65,379 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 56,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 45,130 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 45,130 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 38,488 miles

near/side front tyre worn at outer shoulder

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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LV08 YEG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LV08 YEG, 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 LV08 YEG registered?

LV08 YEG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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The MOT history for LV08 YEG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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