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FP08 FRD

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,874 mi
Last recorded208,874 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 FRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 208,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 203,075 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 197,598 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 193,223 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on the inmer and outer edges.

Pass 3 Mar 2022 188,417 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 188,417 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 183,921 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 180,791 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 173,346 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 173,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 165,233 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 165,174 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 156,974 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 148,590 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 131,805 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 117,045 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 100,487 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 84,522 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 84,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 61,456 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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FP08 FRD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FP08 FRD, 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 FP08 FRD registered?

FP08 FRD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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