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A20 UES

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

193,868 mi
Last recorded193,868 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 UES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 193,868 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 193,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 193,550 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 193,429 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 193,429 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 187,674 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 181,450 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 177,923 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 171,098 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 165,409 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 160,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 160,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 153,459 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 142,171 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 135,666 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet difficult to release

scraping noise o/s/r

Pass 14 Jun 2011 89,676 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 89,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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A20 UES 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 76.5%.

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 A20 UES, 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 A20 UES registered?

A20 UES is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is A20 UES safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 UES shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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