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RF08 RUO

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

180,426 mi
Last recorded180,426 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 RUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 180,426 miles

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))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 180,412 miles

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))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 160,605 miles

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) ()

Fail 10 Dec 2024 160,598 miles

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) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2023 152,993 miles

near side front brake pads worn very low

near side rear light lense damaged

screen damage

Fail 7 Dec 2023 152,993 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 149,157 miles

near side front tyre side wall damage

both front anti roll bar link dust covers split

Fail 21 Dec 2022 149,157 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 145,795 miles

near side front tyre slight side wall damage

very slight bind on front nearside brake

Fail 18 Nov 2021 145,795 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 141,467 miles

brake pad warning light illuminated

brake pedal rubber starting to split

Fail 18 Nov 2020 141,467 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 134,205 miles

brake pad warning light on but pads ok

temp fix on parking brake pedal (elastic cord)

Fail 8 Nov 2019 134,205 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2018 128,109 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 117,286 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 105,546 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 98,083 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 92,501 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 83,421 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 83,421 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 74,097 miles

nearside rear brake pad warning wire not conected

Pass 24 Jun 2011 62,448 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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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.

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