MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,371 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material sections of feeds (1.1.11 (c))
slight play in steering parts
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
both front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeds (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
nearside rear tyre nearing limit
slighlt play in inner rack joints
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FP08 SXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 SXS, 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 SXS registered?
FP08 SXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 May 2008.
Is FP08 SXS safe to buy?
The MOT history for FP08 SXS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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