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AE08 RSZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

197,979 mi
Last recorded197,979 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 RSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 197,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 197,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting center out rigger corroded an holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 188,050 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 177,431 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 169,597 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 161,310 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

differential very oily poss, pinion seal ?

Fail 20 Aug 2021 161,310 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low braking effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

differential very oily poss, pinion seal ?

Pass 1 Aug 2020 152,107 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view In zone A but less than 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 152,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view In zone A but less than 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 141,168 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in screen less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity cracked lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 127,544 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 113,954 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 113,954 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 104,156 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

prop shaft u/j worn to excess and about to rip out of prop

Fail 28 Apr 2016 104,156 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to rear (7.1.2)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 89,742 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 74,223 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 61,427 miles

brake pad wear light on

Fail 30 Mar 2013 61,427 miles

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

brake pad wear light on

Pass 28 Mar 2012 47,068 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 32,102 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 32,102 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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AE08 RSZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AE08 RSZ, 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 AE08 RSZ registered?

AE08 RSZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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