MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,352 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front bumper damaged+wing
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front bumper damaged+wing
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
surface corrosion to o/s/f jacking point
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside park effort low
fuel tank area damp
surface corrosion to o/s/f jacking point
Nearside park effort low
Offside poor beam pattern
eml on
Nearside park effort low
Offside poor beam pattern
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
eml on
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front poor head light beam pattern
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear seat belt slow to retract
oil leaks
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front poor head light beam pattern
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear seat belt slow to retract
oil leaks
EML light on
Nearside Front coil spring slightly misaligned
Offside Rear rim dented
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin **strong advise** (3.5.1g)
bonnet cable insecure from release handle
both rear brake units have surface corrosion
engine bay fuse box cover missing
engine oil leak
front sub frame mounting area has surface corrosion
gear box oil leak
rear differential oil leak
rear discs corroded
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
EML light on
brake pedal rubber split
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
EML light on
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres wearing heavily on there inner edges
brake pedal rubber split
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
engine management lamp on
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
park brake lever has slightly long travel
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge
O/S/F tyre 2 mm
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RA08 RXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 RA08 RXS, 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 RA08 RXS registered?
RA08 RXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 July 2008.
Is RA08 RXS safe to buy?
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