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RA08 RXS

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,352 mi
Last recorded161,352 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 RXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 161,352 miles

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))

Fail 21 Dec 2024 161,352 miles

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))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 152,104 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 152,104 miles

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))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 152,036 miles

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

surface corrosion to o/s/f jacking point

Fail 21 Apr 2021 152,036 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 149,884 miles

Nearside park effort low

Offside poor beam pattern

eml on

Fail 20 Jan 2020 149,884 miles

Nearside park effort low

Offside poor beam pattern

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

eml on

Pass 17 Jan 2019 147,372 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 147,372 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 143,621 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 142,685 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 142,685 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 129,194 miles

EML light on

brake pedal rubber split

Fail 2 Sep 2015 129,194 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 93,405 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 93,405 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

engine management lamp on

Pass 8 Jul 2013 61,931 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 61,327 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 43,016 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 34,714 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

O/S/F tyre 2 mm

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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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?

The MOT history for RA08 RXS shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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