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AU58 RZP

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

116,174 mi
Last recorded116,174 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 RZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 116,174 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 116,174 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 109,067 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 108,976 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 108,603 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 97,575 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion underside

underside undersealed

Fail 13 Sep 2023 97,482 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion underside

n s door mirror cracked

underside undersealed

Pass 6 Sep 2022 86,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front brake back plated rusted

no emission reading to clean

rear diff oil leak

rear under carriage rusted

Fail 6 Sep 2022 86,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both front brake back plated rusted

no emission reading to clean

rear diff oil leak

rear under carriage rusted

Pass 11 Aug 2021 86,440 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 84,026 miles

emissions so clean wont pickup reading

Pass 21 Aug 2019 81,844 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 78,359 miles

diff oil leaking

Pass 14 Aug 2017 74,737 miles

diff leaking oil

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 74,737 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

diff leaking oil

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 70,372 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 65,248 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 65,248 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 60,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 50,595 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 50,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 39,815 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 39,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 29,798 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 29,798 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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AU58 RZP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 AU58 RZP, 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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AU58 RZP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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