MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
463,647 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
under body covered in sealant
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing at outer end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
some wear/corrosion front and rear brake disc faces
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing at outer end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
some wear/corrosion front and rear brake disc faces
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
nearside front and rear tyres worn on inner edges
pad warning light on dash
surface corrosion rear spring mounting areas
wear/corrosion front brake disc faces and with slight brake bind nearside front
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation lower effort (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
nearside front and rear tyres worn on inner edges
pad warning light on dash
surface corrosion rear spring mounting areas
wear/corrosion front brake disc faces and with slight brake bind nearside front
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
engine management light is on
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
engine management light is on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
engine management light is on
Engine management light on
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine management light on
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Spare tyre defective
Spare tyre wrong size 16in rim,All other rims 17 in
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Brake warning light on in dash
Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Spare tyre defective
Spare tyre wrong size 16in rim,All other rims 17 in
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DE08 ZFG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 DE08 ZFG, 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 ZFG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2008.
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