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FL58 OAW

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,572 mi
Last recorded141,572 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 OAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 141,572 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 138,792 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 127,841 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 127,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 127,832 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 127,821 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 119,465 miles

Nearside Front headlamp aim just meets lowest setting

Offside Rear park brake lower performance than nearside rear

Pass 23 Sep 2016 107,063 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 107,063 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 95,435 miles

Both rear tyres worn very close to legal limit and in poor condition

Difficult to open bonnet

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired Offside rear bumper (1.5.1c)

Windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 24 Sep 2015 95,433 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Both rear tyres worn very close to legal limit and in poor condition

Brake pedal spongey

Difficult to open bonnet

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired Offside rear bumper (1.5.1c)

Windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 22 Sep 2014 82,697 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 82,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2013 72,857 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake lever nearing end of its reserve travel

Pass 24 Sep 2012 62,075 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 49,104 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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FL58 OAW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FL58 OAW, 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 FL58 OAW registered?

FL58 OAW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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