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FP08 UEB

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

117,495 mi
Last recorded117,495 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 UEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2018 117,495 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 115,429 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 115,420 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 114,904 miles

EML light on dash

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

brake pads warning light on dash

coolant light on dash

Pass 18 Jan 2016 111,177 miles

EML illuminated on dash

Offside Front slight play steering arm

Offside Rear tyre poor condition

oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2015 110,245 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

o/s rack arm slight play

o/s/r tyre condition

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 101,251 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

center seat does not go to upright position

movement steering wheel

play steering arms

Fail 8 Oct 2014 101,251 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

center seat does not go to upright position

movement steering wheel

play steering arms

Pass 20 Sep 2013 92,221 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 79,941 miles

Front and rear discs slightly worn

General oil leaks

Handbrake lever near end of travel

Nearside front wiper starting to smear

Slight play in steering rack

footbrake travel slightly long

Fail 24 Apr 2012 79,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front and rear discs slightly worn

General oil leaks

Handbrake lever near end of travel

Nearside front wiper starting to smear

Slight play in steering rack

footbrake travel slightly long

Pass 23 Apr 2011 61,684 miles

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

Front discs slightly worn

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

Slight play both front anti-roll bar links

Fail 23 Apr 2011 61,684 miles

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

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

Front discs slightly worn

Nearside rear tyre punctured

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

Slight play both front anti-roll bar links

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 UEB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FP08 UEB, 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 UEB registered?

FP08 UEB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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