MOT Status
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180,426 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth hole worn in rubber (1.1.2 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked in swept area (3.2 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
near side front brake pads worn very low
near side rear light lense damaged
screen damage
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))
near side front brake pads worn very low
near side rear light lense damaged
screen damage
near side front tyre side wall damage
both front anti roll bar link dust covers split
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
both front anti roll bar link dust covers split
near side front tyre side wall damage
near side front tyre slight side wall damage
very slight bind on front nearside brake
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
near side front tyre slight side wall damage
very slight bind on front nearside brake
brake pad warning light illuminated
brake pedal rubber starting to split
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid just ran out (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation in unit (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
brake pad warning light illuminated
brake pedal rubber starting to split
long parking brake travel
brake pad warning light on but pads ok
temp fix on parking brake pedal (elastic cord)
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding hand brake shoes wont release (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Service brake excessively binding handbrake shoes wont release (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
parking lever not working as intended
temp fix on parking brake pedal (elastic cord)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake face vrusted (3.5.1i)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside rear brake pad warning wire not conected
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RF08 RUO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 RF08 RUO, 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 RF08 RUO registered?
RF08 RUO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 June 2008.
Is RF08 RUO safe to buy?
The MOT history for RF08 RUO shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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