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FX08 WCR

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,828 mi
Last recorded58,828 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 58,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2025 58,625 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 55,653 miles

Rear rear coil springs corroded

age cracks in both rear tyres

slight oil leak around rear diff

Pass 2 Nov 2023 53,642 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres are perished

Fail 31 Oct 2023 53,642 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 25 Oct 2022 52,688 miles

Long travel on parking brake

Nearside Rear lamp lens slight damage

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slight perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight weep from rear diff

Underside components generally surface rusted

Fail 21 Oct 2022 52,688 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Long travel on parking brake

Nearside Rear lamp lens slight damage

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slight perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight weep from rear diff

Underside components generally surface rusted

Pass 28 Oct 2021 51,006 miles

general underbody corroded

handbrake travel high

rear diff slight leak

Pass 8 Oct 2020 48,996 miles

underbody and component corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2019 46,730 miles

general underbody corroded

rear driveshaft seals slight leak

Pass 24 Sep 2018 44,597 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 41,657 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 38,893 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 35,595 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 32,085 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 29,212 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 25,320 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 21,934 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 WCR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WCR, 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 WCR registered?

FX08 WCR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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