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FE08 XPN

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,369 mi
Last recorded131,369 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 XPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 131,369 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 114,781 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 114,781 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/ZR17 several cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire injector blowing excessively and fumes leaking into cab (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 104,908 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 104,908 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 98,998 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT tyre worn smooth on both inner & outer shoulders

OFFSIDE FRONT tyre wearing on both inner & outer shoulders

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 98,998 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT tyre worn smooth on both inner & outer shoulders

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OFFSIDE FRONT tyre wearing on both inner & outer shoulders

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 92,134 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 90,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 82,997 miles

exhaust system corroded

front windows not working

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

stonechips on windscreen

various suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 74,345 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 65,955 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 86,726 miles

Front 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 XPN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XPN, 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 XPN registered?

FE08 XPN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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