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VK08 LXM

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,699 mi
Last recorded151,699 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 LXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 151,699 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2026 151,596 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 147,749 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 147,749 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 141,987 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 134,233 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 128,707 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 121,454 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 117,002 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 116,999 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 110,223 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 110,223 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 102,572 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 89,617 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 78,152 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 78,152 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 65,088 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 56,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 31 May 2013 45,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 18 May 2012 36,539 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 36,539 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 25,697 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 LXM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green 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 LXM, 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

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What year was VK08 LXM registered?

VK08 LXM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is VK08 LXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK08 LXM 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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