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VX08 GHH

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,085 mi
Last recorded189,085 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 GHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 189,085 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 189,083 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 174,432 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 174,432 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 166,127 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 147,720 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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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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