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VU08 LWG

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

149,183 mi
Last recorded149,183 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 LWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 149,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 147,958 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 146,512 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 144,231 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 142,007 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 140,017 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 137,450 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 133,635 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 129,033 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 129,033 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 125,081 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 120,199 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 115,412 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 109,621 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 109,613 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 105,019 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 100,371 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 94,852 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 94,586 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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VU08 LWG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 VU08 LWG, 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 VU08 LWG registered?

VU08 LWG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is VU08 LWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU08 LWG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU08 LWG have outstanding finance?

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