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NG08 PCU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,111 mi
Last recorded169,111 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 PCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 169,111 miles

Nearside Front head light slight deteriorating

Nearside Front wing mirror case cracked but sill supported

Nearside Rear rear arch corroded and damaged

Offside Front drivers seat ripped

Offside Front wing mirror glass cracked

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

Rear towbar fitted but no electric

Fail 24 May 2019 169,111 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front head light slight deteriorating

Nearside Front wing mirror case cracked but sill supported

Nearside Rear rear arch corroded and damaged

Offside Front drivers seat ripped

Offside Front wing mirror glass cracked

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

Rear towbar fitted but no electric

Pass 11 May 2018 155,996 miles

Nearside Front headlight slightly deteriorated but not effecting light out put

Nearside Front quarter glass damaged

Nearside Front wing mirror case damaged but still adequately supported

Offside Rear light unit slightly damaged

Rear diff seal has a slight leak

Fail 9 May 2018 155,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed incorrectly routed chafing on drop link (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front headlight slightly deteriorated but not effecting light out put

Nearside Front quarter glass damaged

Nearside Front wing mirror case damaged but still adequately supported

Offside Rear light unit slightly damaged

Rear diff seal has a slight leak

Pass 30 May 2017 136,376 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 122,309 miles

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

both front tyres running of on edges

reversing light in/op

Pass 23 Apr 2015 107,340 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 105,362 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 105,362 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 85,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 59,286 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 34,511 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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NG08 PCU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NG08 PCU, 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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NG08 PCU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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