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F8 FCM

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,400 mi
Last recorded161,400 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 FCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 161,400 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2025 157,807 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 157,807 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2024 151,468 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 151,467 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 144,446 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 144,446 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 137,857 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 131,939 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 125,195 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 116,373 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 108,018 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 108,018 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 99,468 miles

n/s front brake slight bind

Pass 4 May 2016 90,845 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted.

Exhaust tail pipe corroded.

Fail 4 May 2016 90,845 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted.

Exhaust tail pipe corroded.

Pass 6 May 2015 81,228 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 81,228 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 13 May 2014 71,076 miles

Advise 1.5 litres of 5/30 fully added for emissions test.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 71,076 miles

Advise 1.5 litres of 5/30 fully added for emissions test.

Pass 16 May 2013 63,141 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 63,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 54,626 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 45,070 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 45,070 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 May 2011 44,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Part of brake pedal rubber has worn through

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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F8 FCM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F8 FCM, 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 F8 FCM registered?

F8 FCM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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