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FD08 ZXF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,145 mi
Last recorded63,145 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 ZXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 63,145 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 61,059 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 61,059 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2024 58,153 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 57,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 57,196 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded - pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 56,840 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 56,072 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 54,177 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 52,617 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 52,602 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 50,281 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 46,029 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 39,599 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 33,707 miles

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

brake pedal rubber pad showing signs of wear

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2013 31,286 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 29,633 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 27,540 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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FD08 ZXF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FD08 ZXF, 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

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What year was FD08 ZXF registered?

FD08 ZXF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is FD08 ZXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD08 ZXF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD08 ZXF have outstanding finance?

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