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PS55 EAT

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,565 mi
Last recorded87,565 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS55 EAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 87,565 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 May 2025 87,558 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 86,422 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 86,422 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 85,170 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 80,870 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 80,853 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 74,289 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 72,307 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2019 70,034 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc rusty.

Pass 14 Feb 2018 69,009 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 65,590 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 60,807 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 56,418 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 49,151 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 40,726 miles

13 pin trailer socket not working correctly

nearside rear brake disc corroded around outer edges

nearside rear wheel rim repaired by welding

Fail 29 Jan 2013 40,719 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

13 pin trailer socket not working correctly

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust rear clamp missing

nearside rear brake disc corroded around outer edges

Pass 13 Jan 2012 34,866 miles

13 pin towing socket not operating lamps as intended

Pass 26 Jan 2011 29,670 miles

engine oil level at min

nearside & offside front brake discs worn

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Fail 25 Jan 2011 29,648 miles

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

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

engine oil level at min

exhaust emissions too low for EGA at 0.03k

nearside & offside front brake discs worn

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on edges of tread

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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PS55 EAT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PS55 EAT, 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 PS55 EAT registered?

PS55 EAT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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