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FE08 FVM

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

246,681 mi
Last recorded246,681 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 FVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 246,681 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

front to rear b rake pipes corroded

front tyres perished

underbody has corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2018 246,355 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

underbody has corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2016 230,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four shock absorbers are slightly weak

Fail 4 Jun 2016 230,073 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four shock absorbers are slightly weak

Fail 18 May 2016 229,884 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65 16CR (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light is on

Traction control light is on

All 4 shock absorbers are very weak. Excessive bounding when braking

Pass 8 May 2015 208,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake warning light does not illuminate when hand brake is applied. However it illuminates when ignition is switched on

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2015 208,236 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F Brake binding slightly.

N/S/F Tyre outer edge on 3mm.

N/S/R Light cluster damaged.

Nearside sliding door damaged.

O/S/R Door damaged.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight corrosion too rear brake discs.

Pass 2 May 2014 187,100 miles

Nearside sliding door damaged.

Offside rear door damaged.

Rear brake pads about 70% worn.

Slight corrosion too rear brake discs.

Fail 1 May 2014 187,100 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside sliding door damaged.

Offside rear door damaged.

Rear brake pads about 70% worn.

Slight corrosion too rear brake discs.

Pass 2 May 2013 162,543 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 162,535 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 133,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pad warning light on

parking brake warning light on

Fail 19 Mar 2011 100,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 100,489 miles

Nearside 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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FE08 FVM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FVM, 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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FE08 FVM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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