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OU08 XRL

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

204,602 mi
Last recorded204,602 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 204,602 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 200,726 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 196,812 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 182,506 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 182,505 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and Offside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Nearside and Offside Dip beam (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 168,841 miles

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

brake pad warning on dash but pads are ok

oil leak

rear diff leaking

surface rust

Fail 23 Nov 2021 168,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

brake pad warning on dash but pads are ok

oil leak

rear diff leaking

surface rust

Pass 25 Nov 2020 153,884 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 151,991 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside wiper blade split

Fail 21 Jan 2020 151,991 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

offside wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jan 2019 137,644 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake effort requirement only just met

Fail 2 Jan 2019 137,644 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake effort requirement only just met

Pass 2 Jan 2018 124,986 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 124,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 110,494 miles

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2015 98,398 miles

o/s/r light lenses damaged but not affecting output

Fail 15 Oct 2014 85,958 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 85,958 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 71,156 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 71,156 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 56,701 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 56,701 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 43,351 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 43,351 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XRL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XRL, 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 XRL registered?

OU08 XRL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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