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FX08 WEU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

191,412 mi
Last recorded191,412 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 WEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 191,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 191,409 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill/passenger step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 177,877 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 164,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 161,414 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded outside prescribed areas

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner sill corroded outside prescribed areas

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 161,408 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded outside prescribed areas

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner sill corroded outside prescribed areas

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2023 161,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point holed and corroded but not within 12" of any components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point holed and corroded but not within 12" of any components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2022 156,223 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 151,000 miles

Offside Front Inner Corrosion on inner sill not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to inner side wall, cords/ply not exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle found to pull to the left on road test

Fail 4 May 2021 150,998 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Corrosion on inner sill not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to inner side wall, cords/ply not exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle found to pull to the left on road test

Pass 5 May 2020 147,734 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 144,988 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Corrosion on inner sill not in a prescribed area

Fail 8 May 2019 144,988 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre fouling front inner arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Corrosion on inner sill not in a prescribed area

Pass 17 Apr 2018 140,869 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 140,859 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 136,184 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 129,937 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 122,836 miles

Nearside front tyre worn excessively on outer shoulder. No cords exposed

Fail 5 May 2015 122,819 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn excessively on outer shoulder. No cords exposed

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2014 117,603 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 108,168 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 82,845 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 54,745 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 WEU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WEU, 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 WEU registered?

FX08 WEU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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