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SY08 LZE

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

175,944 mi
Last recorded175,944 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 LZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 175,944 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 174,716 miles

Offside Front headlight slight condensation

Pass 28 Oct 2023 169,747 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 165,471 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2021 162,883 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 155,994 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 148,818 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 148,615 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 141,968 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 132,519 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2016 121,212 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 113,406 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 113,405 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 106,949 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 106,943 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 98,439 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 98,439 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 85,316 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 70,957 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 70,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 56,584 miles

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

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

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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SY08 LZE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc 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 SY08 LZE, 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 SY08 LZE registered?

SY08 LZE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is SY08 LZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY08 LZE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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