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OU08 XRR

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

242,715 mi
Last recorded242,715 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 XRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 242,715 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 241,501 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 219,170 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 219,126 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 219,123 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 210,171 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 210,171 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 203,453 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 203,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/16c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2019 198,999 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both lamp unit damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2019 198,999 miles

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both lamp unit damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2017 184,822 miles

Rear Diff bushes split

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 184,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Diff bushes split

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 166,618 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 150,800 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 150,798 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2014 126,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 111,696 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 111,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2012 85,864 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 85,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2011 62,932 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2011 62,932 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 XRR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XRR, 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 XRR registered?

OU08 XRR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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The MOT history for OU08 XRR shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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