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AO08 WFM

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,539 mi
Last recorded196,539 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 WFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 196,539 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear inner boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2026 196,539 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear inner boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 174,467 miles

All 4 jacking point corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Both side front inner sills covered in sealant

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 164,024 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both arches corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2024 164,024 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both arches corroded

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 160,348 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general under body rust

Pass 12 Apr 2022 160,348 miles

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

general under body rust

Fail 12 Apr 2022 160,348 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

general under body rust

Pass 24 Dec 2020 160,073 miles

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

general under body rust

Pass 22 May 2019 153,029 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured inner wheel arch (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 153,002 miles

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

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

Offside 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 fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured inner wheel arch (4.11 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust missing no fumes inside at time of test

Pass 3 Apr 2018 136,561 miles

Bulb failure light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner missing

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Headlamp badly condensated (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Screen has minor damage outside of swept area

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe has LARGE cracks (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 124,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2017 124,699 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed various cuts exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 116,460 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 106,325 miles

nearside rear lamp cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2015 106,325 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear lamp cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2014 96,379 miles

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

nearside rear lamp cracked

Fail 7 Apr 2014 96,353 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear lamp cracked

Fail 5 Apr 2013 83,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet release catch missing

Pass 5 Apr 2013 83,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet release catch missing

Pass 29 Mar 2012 66,459 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 66,459 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 47,719 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 WFM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow 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 AO08 WFM, 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 WFM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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