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LY08 KVJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,452 mi
Last recorded157,452 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 KVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 157,452 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

propshaft u/j worn

Pass 4 Dec 2025 152,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 142,439 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 123,566 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2023 123,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 108,084 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 108,084 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 92,307 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Nov 2020 80,657 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 71,281 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 71,281 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 70,698 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 58,558 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 47,051 miles

Long/h/brake travel

Fail 2 Mar 2016 47,051 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. Rear (4.1.A.1a)

Long/h/brake travel

Pass 16 Sep 2014 38,897 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 31,002 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 20,162 miles

both front and offside rear tyres worn (bald edges) on outer edges

Pass 23 Jun 2011 15,451 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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LY08 KVJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LY08 KVJ, 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 LY08 KVJ registered?

LY08 KVJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is LY08 KVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 KVJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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