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NC08 NUV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

196,802 mi
Last recorded196,802 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 NUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 196,802 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 147,132 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 137,726 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Dec 2019 135,457 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 135,455 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 133,353 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 133,353 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 121,939 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 121,930 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 106,907 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 106,907 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 90,675 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 90,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 76,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 76,543 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 65,527 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2012 53,889 miles

offside front tyre cut and worn

Fail 7 Dec 2012 53,889 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre cut and worn

Pass 2 Nov 2011 48,204 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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NC08 NUV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NC08 NUV, 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 NC08 NUV registered?

NC08 NUV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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