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FL08 SFE

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

190,927 mi
Last recorded190,927 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 SFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 190,927 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 190,927 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 185,057 miles

Front pads

steering play

Fail 12 Jan 2021 185,054 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded mid section of front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front pads

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

steering play

Pass 16 Jan 2020 174,611 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 159,091 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 159,090 miles

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 142,697 miles

brake pipes on bulkhead corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2016 127,678 miles

front discs wearing inside edges

Pass 30 Sep 2015 116,082 miles

offside front to back brake pipe

Pass 17 Sep 2014 104,536 miles

nearside front tyre very close to legal limit on outer edge

offside rear tyre very close to legal limit

Fail 17 Sep 2014 104,534 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre very close to legal limit on outer edge

offside handbrake slow to operate

offside rear tyre very close to legal limit

service overdue indicator on

Pass 1 Oct 2013 91,501 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 90,557 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 83,977 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 83,977 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 73,551 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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FL08 SFE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black 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 FL08 SFE, 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 FL08 SFE registered?

FL08 SFE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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The MOT history for FL08 SFE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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