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AP08 WOY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,040 mi
Last recorded150,040 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 WOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 150,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 142,337 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 142,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 135,497 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

damage to windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

front discs rusty

Fail 11 Nov 2017 135,497 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

front discs rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2016 129,280 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 119,969 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 119,958 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2014 99,566 miles

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

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

Parking brake goes down along way but still has reserve travel

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 83,201 miles

O/s/f tyre wearing slightly on edges

O/s/r tyre wearing slighty on edges

Parking park lever goes down a long way but still has reserve travel

brake pad warning light on

Fail 8 Apr 2013 83,115 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

O/s/f tyre wearing slightly on edges

O/s/r tyre wearing slighty on edges

Parking park lever goes down a long way but still has reserve travel

brake pad warning light on

Fail 18 Jul 2011 50,420 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 50,420 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing on edges

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 WOY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WOY, 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 WOY registered?

AP08 WOY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is AP08 WOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 WOY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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