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PE08 LNY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,621 mi
Last recorded89,621 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 LNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 89,621 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear and cover with under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 88,275 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside & Offside Jacking Point Mounting Area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Nearside & Offside Shock Absorbers Corroded Covered In Underseal

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill & Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside Trailing Arm Mounting Area Covered In Underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered In Underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering Shaft Lower Universal Joint Slight Free Play

Fail 4 Feb 2025 88,274 miles

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

Front Nearside & Offside Shock Absorbers Corroded Covered In Underseal

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside & Offside Jacking Point Area Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill & Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered In Underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering Shaft Lower Universal Joint Slight Free Play

Pass 1 Feb 2024 86,414 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside D/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Nearside & Offside Shock Absorbers Corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill & Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Pipe Corroded

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Nearside & Offside Brake Disc's Backing Plate Corroded

Rear Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside & Offside Trailing Arm Mounting Area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 85,089 miles

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

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

Front Nearside And Offside Shock Absorbers Corroded

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside And Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Corroded

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside And Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 83,097 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear Brake disc;s worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 3 Feb 2021 82,637 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 81,565 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2019 79,415 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 77,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush front d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 72,064 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 72,064 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 68,376 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 68,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 64,190 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 53,979 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 43,479 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,022 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 37,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,630 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 28,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 LNY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LNY, 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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PE08 LNY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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