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VU08 LWJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

282,791 mi
Last recorded282,791 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 LWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 282,791 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged case (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 272,713 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 259,310 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 252,912 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 252,907 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2020 249,022 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 243,778 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 237,387 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 231,008 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 223,584 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 215,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 207,057 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 207,025 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 199,864 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 161,307 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 161,303 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 112,929 miles

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

bonnet stiff to open

handbrake requires attention

knock from steering column

severe oil leak on rear pinion seal

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 LWJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LWJ, 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 VU08 LWJ registered?

VU08 LWJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VU08 LWJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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