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L30 FUG

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

226,217 mi
Last recorded226,217 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 FUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 226,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 224,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear exhaust close to driveshaft

Fail 15 May 2025 224,355 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear exhaust close to driveshaft

Pass 3 Jun 2024 220,347 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Towbar frame corroded (6.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Towbar frame corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 May 2024 220,347 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65R16C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65R16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Towbar frame corroded (6.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Towbar frame corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 219,702 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 219,702 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 214,546 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 209,092 miles

exhaust system has slight leak at main box

Pass 13 May 2020 205,929 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 200,861 miles

center exhaust box and tail pipe slight blow

Fail 21 May 2019 200,861 miles

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

center exhaust box and tail pipe slight blow

Pass 15 May 2018 195,336 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 190,951 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 175,969 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 175,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 161,455 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 139,120 miles

exhaust corroding in places

parking brake has travel (foot operated)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 139,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroding in places

o/s/r tyre very close to limit (on 1.8mm) advise replacement

parking brake has travel (foot operated)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 117,582 miles

All shocks geeting weak & worn

Nearside wing mirror backing missing

Play in steering rack inner joints

Wiper starting to smear

Fail 15 Apr 2013 117,581 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

All hocks getting soft

Front brake discs worn & corroded

Nearside wing mirror backing missing

Play in steering rack inner joints

Rear brake discs worn & corroded

Wiper starting to smear

Pass 16 Apr 2012 6,011 miles

both rear tyres low on tread (195-65-16c)

general wear and corrosion to all brake discs

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Apr 2012 96,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres low on tread (195-65-16c)

general wear and corrosion to all brake discs

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Apr 2011 66,481 miles

exhaust corroding in places

front discs corroding

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars/perishing

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 19 Apr 2011 66,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroding in places

front discs corroding

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars/perishing

windscreen damaged outside swept area

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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L30 FUG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 L30 FUG, 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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L30 FUG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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