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FG08 OLJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,575 mi
Last recorded146,575 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 OLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 146,575 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 139,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 135,741 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 135,740 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 132,274 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Sep 2022 132,274 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2021 128,151 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 128,151 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box pipe snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 124,094 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 118,636 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 111,995 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 105,481 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 97,641 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 87,445 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 87,445 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 78,096 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 65,721 miles

Oil leak

o/s front trye wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2013 65,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

o/s front trye wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2012 52,666 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 52,666 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 41,888 miles

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 OLJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OLJ, 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 OLJ registered?

FG08 OLJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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The MOT history for FG08 OLJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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