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VU08 RWF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,113 mi
Last recorded133,113 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 RWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 133,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test n/s/r outer and complete 3rd row missing ()

Fail 8 Apr 2026 133,113 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test n/s/r outer and complete 3rd row missing ()

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

park brake travel long

Pass 2 Apr 2025 125,576 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 125,576 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 117,851 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 111,060 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 105,599 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 101,668 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 97,835 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 baby seats fitted ()

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 90,973 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 83,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear end part (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both offside and central ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 77,456 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 70,422 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 63,338 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Mar 2014 55,997 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 55,997 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 47,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2012 35,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2011 26,649 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 26,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

OSF SLIGHT BRAKE BIND

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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VU08 RWF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU08 RWF, 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 VU08 RWF registered?

VU08 RWF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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