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RK08 LVD

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,157 mi
Last recorded166,157 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 LVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 166,157 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 166,157 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 158,617 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 158,615 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached 'd' bush mount (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 150,836 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 142,407 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2022 142,398 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Jan 2021 134,478 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 129,433 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 129,417 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine noise possibly water pump (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2018 120,044 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 120,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 112,098 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 104,816 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 104,571 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 97,477 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 97,477 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 93,274 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 88,985 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 LVD 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 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LVD, 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 LVD registered?

RK08 LVD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is RK08 LVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK08 LVD shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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