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A6 UPT

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,331 mi
Last recorded138,331 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 UPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 138,331 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 137,794 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 137,781 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside lazy 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 136,753 miles

Offside headlamp has condensation

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 135,522 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 135,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside mirror glass insecure

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 133,848 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 133,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer side walls cut and slit showing cord 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 130,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 130,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 124,299 miles

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS CRACKING AND PERISHING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

SPARE TYRE FLAT.

Fail 8 Jul 2019 124,299 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS CRACKING AND PERISHING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

SPARE TYRE FLAT.

Pass 10 Jul 2018 122,371 miles

SUSPECT FUEL LEAK, NO VISIBLE DRIP'S, BUT FUEL TANK STRAPS ARE WET WITH DIESEL.

Fail 10 Jul 2018 122,371 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

SUSPECT FUEL LEAK, NO VISIBLE DRIP'S, BUT FUEL TANK STRAPS ARE WET WITH DIESEL.

Pass 3 Aug 2017 120,639 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 120,693 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 116,554 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 111,383 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 111,383 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 107,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 98,967 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 76,207 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 76,207 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 54,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A6 UPT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 A6 UPT, 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 A6 UPT registered?

A6 UPT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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