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FX08 WHA

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

247,562 mi
Last recorded247,562 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 WHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 247,562 miles

All jacking point area corroded

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 245,588 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 242,302 miles

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

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

underbody corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2021 242,302 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2020 232,788 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))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 211,321 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 211,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 192,090 miles

Front Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak diff casing ()

Fail 7 Feb 2018 192,090 miles

Front Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Oil leak diff casing ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 174,322 miles

Front engine oil leak

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear diff' oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2017 174,322 miles

Front engine oil leak

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear diff' oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 157,701 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides creaking (2.4.G.2)

Front engine oil leak

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2015 136,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 136,557 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 115,555 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 115,555 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 93,865 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 73,590 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn below 3mm tread depth

Pass 3 Mar 2011 58,177 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 WHA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 WHA, 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 WHA registered?

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

Is FX08 WHA safe to buy?

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