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VK08 LXL

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,500 mi
Last recorded149,500 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 149,500 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 149,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 145,522 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 145,522 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 140,399 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 132,366 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 132,366 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 125,394 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 125,240 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 118,395 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 114,676 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Sep 2019 114,676 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 84% imbalance (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

little reserve travel parking brake

Pass 12 Jul 2018 108,828 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight leak from both diff seals

Pass 7 Aug 2017 105,972 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak both rear diff seals ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 99,626 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 83,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 78,385 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 68,082 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 57,352 miles

Oil leak

bonnet release catch faulty

Pass 17 May 2011 53,219 miles

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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VK08 LXL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LXL, 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 LXL registered?

VK08 LXL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is VK08 LXL safe to buy?

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