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VK08 LXE

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

103,152 mi
Last recorded103,152 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 LXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 103,152 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 100,243 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 97,527 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 92,808 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 92,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 88,727 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 85,670 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 85,659 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 81,699 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 74,126 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 73,860 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 63,944 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 58,169 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 52,280 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 48,885 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 45,173 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 39,019 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 32,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 18,378 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 LXE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VK08 LXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VK08 LXE?

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What year was VK08 LXE registered?

VK08 LXE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is VK08 LXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK08 LXE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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