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OU08 XPT

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

225,604 mi
Last recorded225,604 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 XPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 225,604 miles

Front discs lipped

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

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

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

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

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

engine has rattle noise

Fail 10 Sep 2026 225,597 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord visible worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front discs lipped

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

engine has rattle noise

Pass 11 Sep 2025 221,754 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 221,721 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure release cable fully insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 212,085 miles

Bonnet pull cable snapped but still able to open it

Disc slight lipped all round

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on edge

Reverse lamp not working

Fail 7 Sep 2024 212,079 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet pull cable snapped but still able to open it

Disc slight lipped all round

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on edge

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 4 Sep 2023 202,151 miles

EML on

Front Disc slight Lipped

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges offside is the worse (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Slight worn on edge

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

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

Revers lamp not working

Pass 22 Aug 2022 190,061 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 181,006 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 176,034 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 161,421 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 142,535 miles

Damage to rear tail gate

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 132,301 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 111,481 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met limit(17%)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 99,931 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad light on

offside front brake caliper damp, (no signs of leak)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 99,931 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

brake pad light on

offside front and offside rear tyres worn on edges

offside front brake caliper damp, (no signs of leak)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 76,804 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Mar 2014 76,804 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Mar 2013 59,555 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 59,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 59,199 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 53,888 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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OU08 XPT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OU08 XPT, 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 XPT registered?

OU08 XPT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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