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FE08 CWN

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

52,595 mi
Last recorded52,595 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 52,595 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 51,166 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 48,594 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 46,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 46,978 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 43,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 35,650 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres 215/60/16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 34,979 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 33,629 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 31,640 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 29,683 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 26,198 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 25,629 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 23,812 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil leak from diff

Pass 8 Mar 2013 22,418 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 20,280 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 18,599 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 CWN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 CWN, 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 CWN registered?

FE08 CWN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is FE08 CWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 CWN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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