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FD08 ZXZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

240,348 mi
Last recorded240,348 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 ZXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 240,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 226,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 211,779 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 211,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 201,841 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 196,993 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 189,398 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear lens cracked no white light

exh tailpipe corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2017 189,398 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear lens cracked no white light

exh tailpipe corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 181,950 miles

Nearside Rear lens cracked no white light showing

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel investigate and rectify (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 181,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear lens cracked no white light showing

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel investigate and rectify (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 171,311 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 155,890 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 146,705 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 133,251 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 116,030 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 116,030 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 ZXZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZXZ, 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 FD08 ZXZ registered?

FD08 ZXZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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