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WM08 LAA

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

280,117 mi
Last recorded280,117 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 LAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 280,117 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 265,349 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 251,063 miles

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

Parking brake little or no travel

Pass 19 Jul 2023 237,581 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 237,581 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 222,621 miles

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

park brake control has little reserve travel just making requirement

Pass 10 Sep 2021 217,963 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet release cable defective

park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 10 Sep 2021 217,963 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet release cable defective

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Sep 2020 209,905 miles

Interior primary bonnet release system lever and cable defective.

Lower Inter-cooler pipe slightly defective, however not leaking excessively.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 199,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 199,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 188,071 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all rear seats removed from vehicle

metal brake pipes greased

Fail 1 May 2018 189,071 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear seat not fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

metal brake pipes greased

Pass 28 Apr 2017 178,141 miles

all metal brake pipes greased

n/s/r seat not fitted

park brake warning lamp on

Fail 28 Apr 2017 178,141 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

all metal brake pipes greased

park brake warning lamp on

Pass 6 May 2016 166,925 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 156,786 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 156,786 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2014 139,389 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 17 Jul 2014 139,389 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake warning light on

front pads low

Pass 18 Jul 2013 119,775 miles

screen chipped

Pass 9 Jul 2012 96,304 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 71,680 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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WM08 LAA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WM08 LAA, 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 WM08 LAA registered?

WM08 LAA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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