MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,229 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wing mirror sharp edges
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
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure insecure lamp and aim too high (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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?
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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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