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AO08 ZYX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

192,153 mi
Last recorded192,153 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 ZYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 192,153 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 192,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 186,846 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear box deteriorated and blow

stone chip outside zone "A"

Fail 18 Oct 2024 186,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear box deteriorated and blow

stone chip outside zone "A"

Pass 20 Oct 2023 180,009 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 180,005 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2022 170,561 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 170,561 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 164,049 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 164,041 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge of tread

offside headlamp slightly reduced output

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 2 Feb 2021 161,716 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 161,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2019 156,358 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 152,572 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 149,397 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 146,171 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 142,645 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 138,606 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 133,701 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 125,849 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 125,849 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 May 2011 119,074 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 ZYX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 AO08 ZYX, 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 ZYX registered?

AO08 ZYX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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