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AP08 WNZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

199,256 mi
Last recorded199,256 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 WNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 199,256 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 199,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 191,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2021 191,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2020 181,870 miles

Offside Front brake binding slighly

Pass 7 Sep 2019 175,280 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2019 175,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2018 169,626 miles

Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2017 168,160 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 168,141 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement FRONT HUBS (3.5.1k)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake performance not tested PEDAL TRAVELS ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 157,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE REAR LAMP LENSE CRACKED

Fail 15 Sep 2016 157,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam NEARSIDE (1.7.5a)

NEARSIDE REAR LAMP LENSE CRACKED

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 136,875 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 136,875 miles

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

Stop lamp not working NEARSIDE (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 120,805 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 120,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 105,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 105,146 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 84,375 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 84,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 61,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 61,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 WNZ 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 54.5%.

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 AP08 WNZ, 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 WNZ registered?

AP08 WNZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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