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VA08 FFV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

213,314 mi
Last recorded213,314 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 FFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 213,314 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Very close to Max limit (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both in poor condition (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 213,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Very close to Max limit (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both in poor condition (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2023 205,018 miles

Exhaust Heatshield Loose

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2023 205,016 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust Heatshield Loose

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 192,420 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 192,418 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2020 182,515 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 182,447 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 179,582 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 175,014 miles

Possible Injector seal leaking

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 175,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Possible Injector seal leaking

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 170,136 miles

Rear tyres well worn.

Fail 20 Sep 2017 170,135 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear tyres well worn.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 161,899 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 161,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 143,616 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 143,616 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 128,230 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 115,006 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 97,572 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 73,027 miles

o/s/front tyre worn on sides

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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VA08 FFV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VA08 FFV, 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 VA08 FFV registered?

VA08 FFV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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