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FD08 ZXU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

179,939 mi
Last recorded179,939 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 ZXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 179,939 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 179,183 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2024 179,183 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 175,199 miles

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2022 168,452 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 160,304 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 146,365 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 141,290 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 134,210 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 123,029 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 116,198 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 107,137 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2012 97,821 miles

wiper split.

Fail 11 Oct 2012 97,821 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wiper split.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 71,437 miles

vehicle partially loaded while brake testing.

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 ZXU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZXU, 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 ZXU registered?

FD08 ZXU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is FD08 ZXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD08 ZXU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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