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LY08 KWR

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,205 mi
Last recorded123,205 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 KWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 123,205 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 118,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 4edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 118,550 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 4edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 111,101 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 111,101 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 96,671 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 96,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 87,361 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 87,361 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 84,467 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 76,920 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 71,834 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 71,834 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 69,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 63,908 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 51,039 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 45,370 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 41,493 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 33,036 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 KWR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 KWR, 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 LY08 KWR registered?

LY08 KWR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is LY08 KWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 KWR 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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