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VK08 LVU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,540 mi
Last recorded174,540 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 LVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 174,540 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 171,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 169,610 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 168,140 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 165,913 miles

Rear exhaust is missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 164,665 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 162,479 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded by rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 161,547 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 159,520 miles

Front tyres wearing on both edges

Offside Rear tyre worn bold on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2018 159,518 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Front tyres wearing on both edges

Offside Rear tyre worn bold on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2017 155,615 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 155,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre wearing badly on outer edge(bald)

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

offside front camber badly out of alignment

Pass 3 May 2016 144,720 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 144,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 132,485 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 132,485 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 113,109 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 113,109 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 88,398 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 88,398 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 67,049 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 44,459 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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VK08 LVU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 VK08 LVU, 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 VK08 LVU registered?

VK08 LVU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is VK08 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK08 LVU 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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