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RE08 ANV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

177,165 mi
Last recorded177,165 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 ANV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 177,165 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 170,825 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 170,825 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 163,980 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 152,715 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 140,721 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Diff mounting rubbers worn

Pass 22 Jan 2021 130,098 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

possible injector chuffing

Fail 15 Jan 2021 130,098 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

possible injector chuffing

Pass 17 Jul 2019 118,568 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

possible injector chuffing

Fail 16 Jul 2019 118,564 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

possible injector chuffing

Pass 13 Jul 2018 108,912 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside wiper park not ideal

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 101,011 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

vehicle laden preventing full inspection

Fail 20 Jul 2017 101,010 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake application slightly uneven

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

vehicle laden preventing full inspection

Pass 9 Jul 2016 90,226 miles

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

unable to check load area as fully loaded

Fail 9 Jul 2016 90,226 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

unable to check load area as fully loaded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 77,220 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 77,219 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jul 2014 66,026 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges close to limit

Pass 4 Jul 2013 55,558 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 37,419 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 12,575 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 12,575 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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RE08 ANV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 RE08 ANV, 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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RE08 ANV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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