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FG08 OKS

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

228,205 mi
Last recorded228,205 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 OKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 228,205 miles

Offside Front outrigger corroded and holed ( non prescribed area )

Fail 16 Sep 2022 227,310 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front outrigger corroded and holed ( non prescribed area )

Pass 30 Sep 2021 208,190 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 207,825 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 202,667 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 202,529 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 201,526 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 198,522 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 198,522 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 May 2016
Pass 8 May 2015 195,644 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 179,976 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 179,976 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 May 2013 156,416 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 133,847 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 111,793 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 111,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OKS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FG08 OKS, 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 OKS registered?

FG08 OKS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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