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RE08 TRZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,712 mi
Last recorded142,712 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 TRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 142,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 139,078 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 136,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 136,518 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 134,343 miles

Osf brake pipes greased

Pass 23 Oct 2019 126,409 miles

knocking in s/column

no emissions printout due to low emissions

Fail 23 Oct 2019 126,408 miles

Brake lever pivot excessively tight under vehicle (1.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

knocking in s/column

no emissions printout due to low emissions

Pass 13 Nov 2018 120,542 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 111,289 miles

no emissions printout. test passed

Pass 25 Nov 2016 103,855 miles

Oil leak ()

no emissions printout due to low emissions

no rear seats fitted

o/s and n/s/f tyres low on edges

Pass 21 Nov 2015 96,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Load space full obscuring some components in area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 96,389 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake application slightly uneven

Front brakes binding slightly as wheels stiff to turn

Internal headlight adjuster reset to zero prior to test

Load space full obscuring some components in area

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 88,001 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 85,934 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2013 82,705 miles

n/s/f tyre slight damage to side wall

Fail 4 Nov 2013 82,703 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f tyre slight damage to side wall

Pass 30 Oct 2012 72,919 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 43,768 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 43,768 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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RE08 TRZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RE08 TRZ, 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 RE08 TRZ registered?

RE08 TRZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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The MOT history for RE08 TRZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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