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OU08 XPL

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

171,852 mi
Last recorded171,852 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 XPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 171,852 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 171,852 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2016 171,583 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking hose leaking fixing to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front both tyres worn inside edge

Pass 29 May 2015 145,779 miles

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

both front tyres worn very low on edges

nearside seatbelt locking mechanism outer cover broken

rear diff oil leak

Pass 24 May 2014 117,936 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 83,772 miles

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

Oil leak

emissions to clean to pick up on smoke meter

Fail 13 May 2013 83,772 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

emissions to clean to pick up on smoke meter

Pass 6 Jun 2012 64,131 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 64,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 23 May 2011 50,906 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 50,906 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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 XPL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XPL, 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 XPL registered?

OU08 XPL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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