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OU08 XNC

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,847 mi
Last recorded156,847 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 XNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 156,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 147,613 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 138,690 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Middle of tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads wearing down and disc contact poor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 125,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 114,674 miles

Nearside front brake slightly tight but wheel turning and no bind in roller brake tester

Fail 18 Apr 2018 114,674 miles

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

Nearside front brake slightly tight but wheel turning and no bind in roller brake tester

Rear brake inner pads not making good contact with brake discs

Rear diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 24 Apr 2017 104,386 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 18 Apr 2017 104,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 11 Feb 2016 102,039 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 98,735 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 84,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Fail 20 Oct 2014 84,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jul 2013 63,569 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on outside edge

O/S/F Tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak

Rear diff leaking

Tracking could do with checking

Fail 29 Jul 2013 63,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F Tyre worn on outside edge

O/S/F Tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak

Rear diff leaking

Tracking could do with checking

Fail 13 Aug 2012 49,634 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak on differential

rear light unit broken

Pass 13 Aug 2012 49,634 miles

oil leak on differential

rear light unit broken

Pass 16 Jul 2011 34,815 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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OU08 XNC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OU08 XNC, 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 OU08 XNC registered?

OU08 XNC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is OU08 XNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU08 XNC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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