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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
hand brake travel high
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
hand brake travel high
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
hand brake travel high
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak ()
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hand brake needs adjusting
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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DE08 FVO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 DE08 FVO, 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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DE08 FVO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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