MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
252,578 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Body panel insecure fuel flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn scored pads may be on metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear 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))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear 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))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear exhaust box croded s blow
Front d bush on anti roll bar s play
Offside Rear parking brake reading low than ns
Rear brake pad warring lamp on
Rear brake pads getting low
fule flap loos
park brake travell
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front rear (0.1 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear exhaust box croded s blow
Front d bush on anti roll bar s play
Offside Rear parking brake reading low than ns
Rear brake pad warring lamp on
Rear brake pads getting low
fule flap loos
park brake travell
Nearside Rear road wheel buckled
engine leaking oil
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 65 16 c (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear road wheel buckled
engine leaking oil
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
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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FT08 EEV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 FT08 EEV, 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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FT08 EEV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 August 2008.
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