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VN08 LBP

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

292,869 mi
Last recorded292,869 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 LBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 292,869 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 271,668 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 247,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 247,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 228,335 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 228,302 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated centre joint (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 193,416 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 190,230 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 190,230 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 188,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake long travel ...little reserve travel

Fail 26 Feb 2020 188,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake long travel ...little reserve travel

Pass 22 Jan 2019 185,242 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge 215/65/16 c

parking brake has long travel

Fail 21 Jan 2019 185,242 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge 215/65/16 c

parking brake has long travel

Pass 12 Jan 2018 182,492 miles

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

long travel at park brake pedal

Fail 12 Jan 2018 182,491 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe split and blowing (7.1.2)

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

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

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

long travel at park brake pedal

Pass 28 Dec 2016 172,397 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service light on

Pass 30 Dec 2015 160,546 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

brake warning lamp on

child seat fitted

eml on

Fail 30 Dec 2015 160,546 miles

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

both rear tyres close to limit

brake warning lamp on

child seat fitted

eml on

Pass 1 Dec 2014 149,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 149,270 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2013 137,620 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 137,620 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 117,599 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 91,262 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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VN08 LBP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VN08 LBP, 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 VN08 LBP registered?

VN08 LBP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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