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CF08 ESG

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

189,060 mi
Last recorded189,060 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 ESG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 189,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 175,040 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR,NSR and Centre rear ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 163,234 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR,CENTRE REAR AND NSR ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle outer casing missing but still functions correctly

Pass 9 Jan 2023 143,493 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle outer casing missing but still functions correctly

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 143,493 miles

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

Brake pad warning on dash

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle outer casing missing but still functions correctly

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 120,731 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 107,194 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 102,493 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 93,392 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 93,390 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 82,601 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 72,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 72,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 62,907 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 51,310 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 42,001 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 27,388 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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CF08 ESG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CF08 ESG, 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 CF08 ESG registered?

CF08 ESG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 August 2008.

Is CF08 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF08 ESG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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