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CA08 UZM

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,235 mi
Last recorded138,235 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 UZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 138,235 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jul 2026 138,235 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2025 125,626 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 116,260 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 107,554 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 103,588 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 99,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 98,888 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake insecure flexi hose insecure and rubbing on suspension component (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 96,175 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Jul 2019 90,868 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Jul 2019 90,737 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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 Jul 2018 85,295 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 80,578 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box blowing (7.1.2)

Front discs worn/pitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 75,200 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 69,153 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 65,211 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 61,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 58,043 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 48,429 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 UZM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UZM, 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 UZM registered?

CA08 UZM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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