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FX08 WCN

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,208 mi
Last recorded148,208 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2026 148,208 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion underside

underside of vechicle covered in underseal

Pass 21 Jul 2025 145,887 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

general corrosion underside

underside of vechicle covered in underseal

Pass 20 May 2024 144,771 miles

engine oil leak

underside of vechicle corroded

Pass 3 May 2023 142,917 miles

engine oil leak

general corrosion underside of vechicle and suspension parts

handbrake only just met limits

Pass 30 Apr 2022 139,935 miles

engine oil leak

general corrosion underside of vechicle

Pass 20 Mar 2021 137,828 miles

exhaust smoking not excessive past emissions

general corrosion undersid of vechicle

Pass 19 Mar 2020 134,408 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 117,405 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 117,405 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 106,299 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 97,367 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 97,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 87,417 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 76,978 miles

slight travel on parking brake

Fail 18 Mar 2015 76,978 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight travel on parking brake

Pass 5 Mar 2014 63,319 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s outer centre seat does not tilt

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 63,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

heat sheild over centre silencer insecure

n/s/f step insecure

o/s outer centre seat does not tilt

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 57,539 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 57,539 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 51,528 miles

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

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

Oil leak

diff pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 15 Mar 2012 51,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,228 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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FX08 WCN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FX08 WCN, 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 WCN registered?

FX08 WCN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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