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AP08 UFE

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,224 mi
Last recorded165,224 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 UFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 165,224 miles

Front Inner Body sills corroded , Both sides

Pass 20 Nov 2024 158,099 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body sill corroded

Offside Front Inner Body sill corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2023 151,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Body Sill Corroded

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 141,962 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 141,456 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 138,966 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 135,317 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 135,317 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 131,973 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2017 126,532 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 125,819 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 125,819 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 125,394 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 124,570 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 115,155 miles

exhaust tail pipe slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2013 115,155 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust tail pipe slightly corroded

nail in o/s/r trye

Pass 19 Jul 2012 91,679 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 70,683 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 8 Jul 2011 70,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Propshaft component defective

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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AP08 UFE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AP08 UFE, 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 AP08 UFE registered?

AP08 UFE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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