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EN08 FXE

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

251,833 mi
Last recorded251,833 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 251,833 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 251,080 miles

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle inner sill corroded

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 245,991 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just emt.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 31 Oct 2019 388,625 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front anti roll drop links have slight play

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 11 Jun 2018 378,331 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 378,331 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2016 202,995 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 181,184 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 151,987 miles

advise slight knocking noise on steering possible pinion wear

Pass 25 Jul 2013 121,899 miles

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

knocking noise on steering (possible steering column area)

the vehicle passed emissions, no printout was produced due to low emissions

Fail 24 Jul 2013 121,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

knocking noise on steering (possible steering column area)

offside front tyre inner edge heavily worn

the vehicle passed emissions, no printout was produced due to low emissions

tracking due to uneven front tyre wear

Pass 13 Jul 2012 92,608 miles

advise vehicle passed the emissions test, no print out was produced due to low emissions.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 69,266 miles

advise nearside rear tyre wear

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 FXE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EN08 FXE, 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 FXE registered?

EN08 FXE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is EN08 FXE safe to buy?

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