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RK08 LFU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

198,502 mi
Last recorded198,502 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 LFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 198,502 miles

Underside of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes

manufactured body covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2025 197,424 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

under side of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes

Pass 5 Aug 2024 196,455 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

under body coated in under seal

Pass 15 Aug 2023 194,523 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

Underside coated in wax oil/ under seal restricting full inspection of body chassis brake pipes and suspension components

Fail 15 Aug 2023 194,523 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Underside coated in wax oil/ under seal restricting full inspection of body chassis brake pipes and suspension components

Pass 13 Jul 2022 193,525 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 189,560 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 189,535 miles

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2020 182,061 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 29 May 2019 164,044 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 164,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 151,705 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 151,700 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 137,742 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 124,830 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 124,828 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 111,942 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 111,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 101,766 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 89,373 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 78,433 miles

emission to clean for smoke meter to read

Pass 19 Jul 2011 63,691 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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RK08 LFU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RK08 LFU, 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 RK08 LFU registered?

RK08 LFU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is RK08 LFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK08 LFU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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