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AR08 FRY

2018 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

184,222 mi
Last recorded184,222 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito75,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 FRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 184,222 miles

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 184,217 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 174,467 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 174,465 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 174,461 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 149,423 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre inner/outer edges wearing

Pass 11 Aug 2022 122,045 miles

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

Stone chip to windscreen

Fail 4 Aug 2022 122,040 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stone chip to windscreen

Pass 23 Aug 2021 107,248 miles

Front tyre tread depth wearing low nearside/offside

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stone chip to windscreen

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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AR08 FRY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 75,451 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 AR08 FRY, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AR08 FRY registered?

AR08 FRY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 September 2018.

Is AR08 FRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR08 FRY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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