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FX08 UHZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,388 mi
Last recorded164,388 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 UHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 164,388 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 152,160 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Dec 2024 152,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced marked in yellow (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

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

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Jan 2024 144,985 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s & n/s ()

Fail 27 Dec 2023 144,974 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s & n/s ()

Pass 21 Dec 2022 137,093 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 137,093 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 130,493 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

hand brake travel

Pass 23 Nov 2020 124,943 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 118,501 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 111,431 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 102,987 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 102,987 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 92,705 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 92,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

stone chip in window screen

Pass 31 Jul 2015 84,857 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 84,819 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 16 Jul 2014 79,492 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 64,965 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 59,917 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 28 Jun 2011 58,038 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FX08 UHZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FX08 UHZ, 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 FX08 UHZ registered?

FX08 UHZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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