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PG08 AZO

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

500,816 mi
Last recorded500,816 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 AZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 500,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 500,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 491,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 491,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 479,784 miles

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

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))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 479,784 miles

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

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 466,100 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 453,514 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 453,258 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 440,938 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 440,931 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 432,630 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 426,547 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 414,588 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 414,561 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 401,900 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 401,899 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 392,749 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 381,009 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 373,470 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 353,567 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 353,496 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2015 316,476 miles

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

slight sign of oil leak from near side rear of diff

Pass 2 Dec 2010 99,299 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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PG08 AZO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PG08 AZO, 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 PG08 AZO registered?

PG08 AZO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is PG08 AZO safe to buy?

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