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CA08 CUX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,010 mi
Last recorded123,010 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 CUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 123,010 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Side step mounting area excessively corroded but not considered structural

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

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

Offside Front Jacking point area slightly corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Mar 2026 123,010 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Side step mounting area excessively corroded but not considered structural

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

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

Offside Front Jacking point area slightly corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Mar 2025 116,274 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Knock in Suspension

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 111,136 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 105,537 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 98,236 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 93,444 miles

jacking points rusting

Fail 26 Mar 2021 93,443 miles

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

jacking points rusting

Pass 20 Jun 2019 84,079 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 75,161 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2017 65,619 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 56,487 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 56,487 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 48,067 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 39,969 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 30,896 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 30,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 25,140 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 25,140 miles

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

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)

Fail 18 May 2011 18,476 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 18,476 miles

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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CA08 CUX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA08 CUX, 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 CA08 CUX registered?

CA08 CUX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is CA08 CUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 CUX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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