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AO08 RXF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,740 mi
Last recorded158,740 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 RXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 158,740 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear inner sill and spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all jacking points corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2025 158,716 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear inner sill and spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all jacking points corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2024 155,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 150,239 miles

All jacking point areas corrosion

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brake pedal rubber worn through

rear suspension mounting areas corrosion

rear tyres worn edges

steering rack rough /play

Fail 20 Oct 2023 150,178 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

All jacking point areas corrosion

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brake pedal rubber worn through

rear suspension mounting areas corrosion

rear tyres worn edges

steering rack rough /play

Pass 20 Oct 2022 142,997 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF and OSF jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting NSR and OSR (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 142,997 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF and OSF jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting NSR and OSR (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 133,077 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 133,701 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 124,228 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low o.k. for MOT. (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low O.K. for MOT. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively nearly excessive travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 124,228 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low o.k. for MOT. (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low O.K. for MOT. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively nearly excessive travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 116,930 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 116,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 110,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 110,370 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 101,763 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 85,777 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 74,864 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 71,567 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 62,501 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 55,578 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 41,782 miles

Both front tyres are devoid of tread on inner edges.

Nearside Rear 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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AO08 RXF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc 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 AO08 RXF, 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 RXF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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