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FX08 WDG

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,118 mi
Last recorded179,118 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 WDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 179,118 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 171,737 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 169,582 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 169,569 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlight going cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside headlight full of moisture

Pass 1 Mar 2022 169,118 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 169,118 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 168,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn and cracked and perished quite deeply, close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 167,663 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 166,872 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 166,837 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 165,876 miles

back row of seatbelts not checked due to load content

Fail 20 Mar 2018 165,866 miles

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective all three in centre row behind front (5.2.5b)

back row of seatbelts not checked due to load content

Pass 26 Apr 2017 160,616 miles

oil warning light on all time

Fail 25 Apr 2017 160,600 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective all three (5.2.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

oil warning light on all time

Pass 11 Apr 2016 145,429 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 145,420 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 127,827 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 108,987 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 93,242 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 74,513 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 53,353 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 WDG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green 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 WDG, 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 WDG registered?

FX08 WDG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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