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AO08 UUP

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

274,693 mi
Last recorded274,693 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 UUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 274,693 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 274,643 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired step area (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired step area (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2025 259,027 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor area on both sides corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear tyres worn down smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

all four jacking points corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2024 236,388 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill /floor area on both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

all four jacking points corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2023 218,553 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED,COVERED IN GREASE /PAINT (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 209,783 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 209,577 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 185,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 164,693 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 164,693 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 501 bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 141,687 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 141,687 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 119,194 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 94,184 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 70,555 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 42,817 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 37,061 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 26,320 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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AO08 UUP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AO08 UUP, 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 AO08 UUP registered?

AO08 UUP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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