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CA08 XEN

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,315 mi
Last recorded152,315 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 XEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 152,315 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 146,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 139,337 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 131,273 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 121,778 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2022 121,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 118,964 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 116,235 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 116,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 114,981 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear brakes req service

slight play in steering

Fail 8 Oct 2018 114,981 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear brakes req service

slight play in steering

Pass 8 Jun 2017 107,194 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 107,171 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 98,422 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 96,581 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

cat to centre exhaust joint slightly loose and minor leak of gases evident

offside rear and front wheel trims missing

oil stains on engine and gearbox

Pass 23 Apr 2014 89,868 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip worn.Slight movement front number plate.O/S/F headlamp has condensation and pattern slightly faded.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 81,749 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front wheel lightly binding

offside rear tyre sidewall lightly damaged

Fail 19 Apr 2013 81,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front wheel lightly binding

offside rear tyre sidewall lightly damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2012 57,040 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 57,039 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Low oil level in engine

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 XEN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CA08 XEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA08 XEN registered?

CA08 XEN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is CA08 XEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 XEN shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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