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AO08 RXD

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

155,323 mi
Last recorded155,323 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 RXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2023 155,323 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to suspect injector leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board suspect injector leak (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 20 Oct 2020 152,832 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 72,068 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake disc shield corroded

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

front brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 9 Apr 2019 139,594 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))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake disc shield corroded

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

front brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 9 Apr 2018 129,280 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Front brake imbalance close to legal limit advise adjustment or repair

Stone chip in screen

Fail 6 Apr 2018 129,250 miles

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

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Offside front tyre wearing on edges advise replacement

Stone chip in screen

Pass 30 Mar 2017 120,505 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre scrubbed

Offside Front window not opening

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' not in line of vision (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 120,501 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported section missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre scrubbed

Offside Front window not opening

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' not in line of vision (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 110,348 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Front brake discs wearing

Front brake imbalance 28%

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Slight exhaust blow

Fail 29 Mar 2016 110,348 miles

Direction indicator not working Offside front (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Offside (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance Offside (1.2.1d)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Offside rear (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Front brake discs wearing

Front brake imbalance 28%

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 30 Mar 2015 94,848 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

crack in screen not in drivers view of road

Fail 30 Mar 2015 94,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake pipes starting to corrode

crack in screen not in drivers view of road

Pass 6 May 2014 84,790 miles

screen cracked not obstructing view

Pass 18 Mar 2013 77,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2012 63,719 miles

o/s/f tyre cracked

rear tyres have small cuts in tread

Pass 4 Apr 2011 51,763 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 51,763 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AO08 RXD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AO08 RXD, 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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AO08 RXD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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