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EK08 EBD

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

171,900 mi
Last recorded171,900 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 EBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 171,900 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 171,895 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 158,663 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 158,604 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 134,822 miles

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

parking brake brake close to excessive travel

Fail 27 Jun 2013 134,640 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

parking brake brake close to excessive travel

Pass 4 Jul 2012 122,717 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 114,955 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 114,955 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre getting low on tread.

oil leak from rear diff.

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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EK08 EBD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EK08 EBD, 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 EK08 EBD?

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What year was EK08 EBD registered?

EK08 EBD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is EK08 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 EBD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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