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C687 XDB

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,583 mi
Last recorded130,583 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC687 XDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 130,583 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 130,579 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 129,621 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 128,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main on bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 128,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main on bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 127,874 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 123,236 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 121,670 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 121,653 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 119,361 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 119,361 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 112,950 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 104,472 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 104,461 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 99,134 miles

long parking brake travel

Pass 13 May 2016 91,388 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 82,000 miles

oil leak @ rear diff seal

Fail 18 May 2015 81,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

oil leak @ rear diff seal

Pass 15 May 2014 72,603 miles

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 12 May 2014 72,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

propshaft U/J very worn

Pass 20 May 2013 65,462 miles

handbrake travel long

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f cross brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2012 59,985 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 45,623 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 45,621 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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C687 XDB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C687 XDB, 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 C687 XDB registered?

C687 XDB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is C687 XDB safe to buy?

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