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EN08 FXB

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,558 mi
Last recorded139,558 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 FXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 139,558 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s clouding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre and n/s chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 139,558 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s clouding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre and n/s chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 137,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine oil leak top and bottom of the engine

oil level low

Fail 12 Feb 2022 137,953 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine oil leak top and bottom of the engine

oil level low

Pass 27 Nov 2020 132,737 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 132,737 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 128,648 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 128,648 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working Changed to remove warning on dash (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 118,990 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 118,990 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 91,902 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 91,902 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 87,214 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 87,213 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre cut on side wall

Pass 13 Jan 2016 84,015 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 79,194 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 79,194 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 69,166 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 69,165 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 61,534 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 38,850 miles

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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EN08 FXB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EN08 FXB, 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 EN08 FXB registered?

EN08 FXB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 August 2008.

Is EN08 FXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN08 FXB shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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