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PE08 LNF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

230,619 mi
Last recorded230,619 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 LNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 230,619 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 229,122 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 226,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 226,257 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 222,182 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 215,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 211,712 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 210,128 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 210,128 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 204,866 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 204,866 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 195,768 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 182,011 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 165,880 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 147,374 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 125,493 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 104,338 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 87,581 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 87,581 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 70,420 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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PE08 LNF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PE08 LNF, 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 PE08 LNF registered?

PE08 LNF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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