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FE08 CWM

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,869 mi
Last recorded124,869 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 CWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 124,869 miles

Lower underside undersealed

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 122,908 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 4 Jan 2024 119,866 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 118,101 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 116,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp lens's slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to jacking points

tow bar corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 108,664 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded on face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant level low light on dash

corrosion around all four jacking points

engine covers / undertrays fitted

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s/r lamp cracked and water inside lamp

oil weaps

tow bar corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2020 108,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded on face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant level low light on dash

corrosion around all four jacking points

engine covers / undertrays fitted

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s/r lamp cracked and water inside lamp

oil weaps

tow bar corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2020 103,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

condensation o/s/f headlamp

corrosion to faces n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs

o/s/f brake pads uneven wear

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2018 96,174 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

Fail 18 Jun 2018 96,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2017 87,540 miles

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 74,456 miles

Rear differencial oilo seal leaking

Fail 10 Sep 2016 74,454 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front front brake application uneven brake imbalance 46% across axle durring application ,n/s/f brake effort slow behind o/s/f (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear differencial oilo seal leaking

windscreen slightly smearing/greasy

Pass 10 Sep 2015 67,710 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2015 67,673 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

brake warning light on dash indicating fault

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2014 58,162 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear differential oil seal leaking

Pass 5 Sep 2013 50,398 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 42,887 miles

nearside front tyre has worn on the outer edge

offside front tyre has worn on the inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,507 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 35,507 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn outside edge

offside rear tyre perished and close to limit

Pass 21 Feb 2011 33,156 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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FE08 CWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FE08 CWM, 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 FE08 CWM registered?

FE08 CWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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