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EG08 FTP

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,539 mi
Last recorded46,539 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG08 FTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 46,539 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

bonnet release handle broken

Fail 3 Jul 2014 46,539 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 11 Jun 2013 41,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 34,351 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 29,670 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 29,667 miles

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

o/s front tyre worn on outter edge

rear discs in poor condition

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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EG08 FTP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 EG08 FTP, 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

How do I check the history of EG08 FTP?

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What year was EG08 FTP registered?

EG08 FTP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is EG08 FTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG08 FTP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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