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OX51 RAM

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

194,475 mi
Last recorded194,475 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX51 RAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 194,475 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rise and fall operation (1.2.1 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder & id badge

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Washer jet very weak and fluid level lamp on dash display

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread SLIGHTLY (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Front and Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Feb 2026 191,795 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 187,761 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 184,935 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 181,254 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 181,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 181,187 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 175,478 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 166,553 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front and Rear suspension prescribed areas covered in underseal

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2023 166,517 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 163,289 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 159,179 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rise and fall (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil on min level

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 159,101 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 147,645 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 137,839 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 137,839 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 125,954 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 26 Jul 2019 125,809 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake lever travel

Pass 20 Jul 2018 110,500 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 110,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No beam pattern visible. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Middle front facing passenger seatbelt webbing coming apart. (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight hole in rear section of exhaust. Emissions test passed.

Pass 2 Aug 2017 100,036 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 99,697 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 99,687 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 99,676 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 99,674 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 95,345 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 84,732 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Oct 2011 84,579 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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OX51 RAM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OX51 RAM, 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 OX51 RAM registered?

OX51 RAM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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