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MR02 ACE

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

494,565 mi
Last recorded494,565 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR02 ACE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 494,565 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 494,551 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 484,497 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 484,497 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 474,146 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 463,858 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 453,290 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 453,280 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 442,218 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 431,160 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 414,480 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 414,480 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 395,951 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 395,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 376,606 miles

nearside front coil spring slightly corroded

water ingress offside headlamp

Fail 5 Jan 2017 376,606 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front coil spring slightly corroded

water ingress offside headlamp

Pass 5 Jan 2016 354,557 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 354,557 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 331,152 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 299,508 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 261,856 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 224,095 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 187,934 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 137,973 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 72,702 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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MR02 ACE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MR02 ACE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MR02 ACE?

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What year was MR02 ACE registered?

MR02 ACE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is MR02 ACE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR02 ACE shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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