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RA08 XON

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

268,541 mi
Last recorded268,541 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 XON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 268,541 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 267,198 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 267,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 264,115 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 264,108 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 258,948 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 253,525 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 231,451 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 231,451 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 213,829 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 195,146 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 192,944 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 181,901 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 171,864 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 157,675 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 136,855 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 112,612 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 89,177 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 63,116 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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RA08 XON is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RA08 XON, 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 XON registered?

RA08 XON is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 August 2008.

Is RA08 XON safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 XON shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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