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MY08 FOX

2015 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,628 mi
Last recorded73,628 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito95,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY08 FOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 73,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 73,620 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended stalk damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 69,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 62,817 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 62,817 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 57,928 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 57,928 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 52,282 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 52,277 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective wont open (3.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear hanger and center clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 47,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2020 43,002 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 35,889 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 24,796 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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MY08 FOX is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 95,194 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 MY08 FOX, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MY08 FOX registered?

MY08 FOX is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 March 2015.

Is MY08 FOX safe to buy?

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