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CK08 FVZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

217,454 mi
Last recorded217,454 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 FVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 217,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive AXLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 206,820 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( X4) IN ENGINE NEAR ABS PUMP (1.1.11 (c))

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW TOPED UP BEFORE TEST ( X1 LTR)

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive AXLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNABLE TO SEE REAR PADS THROUGH WHEELS

Fail 2 Sep 2019 206,820 miles

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( X4) IN ENGINE NEAR ABS PUMP (1.1.11 (c))

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW TOPED UP BEFORE TEST ( X1 LTR)

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

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

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

Offside Front WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive AXLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SOME TRAVEL ON SERVICE BRAKE

UNABLE TO SEE REAR PADS THROUGH WHEELS

Pass 27 Sep 2018 197,752 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 186,347 miles

Central Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak AND OIL LEVEL BELOW MINIMUM PRIOR TO TEST ()

Propshaft universal joint worn 2ND FROM FRONT ()

Fail 14 Sep 2017 186,347 miles

Central Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak AND OIL LEVEL BELOW MINIMUM PRIOR TO TEST ()

Propshaft universal joint worn 2ND FROM FRONT ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 170,647 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside condensation in headlamp

Pass 28 Aug 2015 160,239 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 150,002 miles

3 litres of engine oil added prior diesel smoke test

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 132,518 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SPARE TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 11 Sep 2013 132,518 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SPARE TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 28 Mar 2013 125,031 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 106,955 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 106,955 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 88,975 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 88,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CK08 FVZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CK08 FVZ, 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 CK08 FVZ registered?

CK08 FVZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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