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FE08 FVP

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,229 mi
Last recorded94,229 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 FVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 94,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

nearside & offside inner sills at front of vehicle weak & corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2025 89,788 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 85,688 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded slightly. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 85,618 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake pedal. (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sil. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing, close to the main chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded slightly. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre wearing thin. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 80,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged passenger seat belt buckle. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing thin on both inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 80,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged passenger seat belt buckle. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing thin on both inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 74,654 miles

Central Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight smell of fumes in cab

Pass 25 Jan 2021 70,222 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 67,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 67,654 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 64,018 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight rust on pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 64,018 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight rust on pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 59,269 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 54,734 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 54,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working High level stop lamp. (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 49,394 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 44,577 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Feb 2014 39,539 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 18 Feb 2014 39,539 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Feb 2013 32,574 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 32,569 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,860 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres wearing on outer egdes

engine oil level low(on minimum mark on dipstick)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 21,731 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 FVP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FVP, 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 FVP registered?

FE08 FVP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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