MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,085 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential area slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner and outer tread and showing wear to the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake release handle showing a repair (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))
engine coolant bottle secure by a non standard means
evidence of previous contact between exhaust and offside rear driveshaft
inner steering rack arm ball joints contain slight play
nearside front bumper section damaged and showing a previous repair which is secure
smell of diesel fumes from under bonnet area the fitment of the air box and engine covers restricts a full view
underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad has worn severely and is insecure in carrier (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential area slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner and outer tread and showing wear to the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake release handle showing a repair (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))
bulb warning light illuminated
engine coolant bottle secure by a non standard means
engine oil level low checked for emissions test purposes
evidence of previous contact between exhaust and offside rear driveshaft
inner steering rack arm ball joints contain slight play
nearside front bumper section damaged and showing a previous repair which is secure
smell of diesel fumes from under bonnet area the fitment of the air box and engine covers restricts a full view
underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear brake disc showing evidence of a previous binding
Offside Rear driveshaft has previously made contact with exhaust pipe (contact points evident)
parking brake limits only just met performance recorded at 17%
parking brake release handle missing and being operated by a non standard means
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear brake disc showing evidence of a previous binding
Offside Rear driveshaft has previously made contact with exhaust pipe (contact points evident)
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
parking brake limits only just met performance recorded at 17%
parking brake release handle missing and being operated by a non standard means
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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VX08 GHH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 VX08 GHH, 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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VX08 GHH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 March 2008.
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