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FG08 OKM

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,336 mi
Last recorded169,336 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 OKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 169,336 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 164,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose door (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear back box deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2024 164,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose door (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear back box deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2023 159,905 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 155,752 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 150,035 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 150,035 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 135,672 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 126,079 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 118,997 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 111,705 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 103,418 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 93,454 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 84,469 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 84,314 miles

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

n/s/f door trim insecure

Fail 11 Dec 2012 84,314 miles

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

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

n/s/f door trim insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2011 64,332 miles

N/S/R light lens cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 64,332 miles

N/S/R light lens cracked

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FG08 OKM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FG08 OKM, 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 FG08 OKM registered?

FG08 OKM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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