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PA02 EDS

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

197,754 mi
Last recorded197,754 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA02 EDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 197,754 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 188,940 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both frpnt to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 174,668 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 161,666 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 150,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 138,733 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 130,000 miles

chip on screen

Pass 27 Apr 2018 121,432 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 108,263 miles

Center and rear exhaust system corroded

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

Rear discs heavily corroded and pads 70% worn

Pass 11 May 2016 95,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Roughly 2.3 mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre has roughly 3mm remaining

Fail 11 May 2016 95,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Roughly 2.3 mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre has roughly 3mm remaining

Pass 5 May 2015 81,059 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 66,562 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 53,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 38,970 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 26,381 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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PA02 EDS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 PA02 EDS, 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 PA02 EDS registered?

PA02 EDS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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The MOT history for PA02 EDS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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