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FG08 OKN

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

209,229 mi
Last recorded209,229 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 OKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 209,229 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

esp light intermittent/brakes pass

Fail 22 Jan 2025 209,214 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working when lights are on (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

eml on

Pass 14 Dec 2023 202,955 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 202,955 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 202,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2021 202,914 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2020 202,363 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

General corrosion to the full underside of the vehicle, Inc parking brake mechanisms and steering components

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Mirror (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 202,354 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing mirror has missing back cover, two sharp fittings can cause injury. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Wing. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Unable to adjust, front headlamp fitting snapped. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Unable to adjust, adjusting mechanism inoperative. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure Seat insecurely fitted, other seat not visible. Unable to test seat belt's. There is a lot of stuff at rear compartment. (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Between front bumper and radiator is metal pipe loose.

Central Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Under rear bumper, wiring inadequately secured from reversing sensors. (4.11 (a) (i))

Central Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Engine oil on minimum. Top upped with Mercedes specification.

Front N/S/F and O/S/F windows inoperative.

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Power steering pipes corroded. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F and O/S/F . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear No spare wheel.

Rear Reversing light not working. Vehicle registered/used before 1 September 2009.

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Top upped and retested. (3.5 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 202,266 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror backing missing

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 198,599 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 198,179 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded along sub frame (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 183,580 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing mirror sharp edges

Fail 30 Nov 2018 183,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wing mirror sharp edges

Pass 6 Dec 2017 155,663 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 155,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure insecure lamp and aim too high (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 133,510 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 133,510 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 119,758 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 119,758 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 110,413 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 100,211 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 84,511 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 66,182 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 66,182 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 OKN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 FG08 OKN, 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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FG08 OKN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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