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W800 FFC

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,201 mi
Last recorded174,201 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW800 FFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 174,201 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 173,956 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 173,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 171,323 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 166,433 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 163,889 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 163,885 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 160,819 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 158,874 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 141,072 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 126,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section cracked (7.1.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 126,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section cracked (7.1.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 109,628 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear exhaust cracked

Fail 13 Jan 2017 109,628 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear exhaust cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 88,551 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 74,519 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 74,519 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 63,237 miles

Brake pad warning sensor light on

Fail 24 Jun 2014 63,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad warning sensor light on

Pass 19 Jun 2013 42,274 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 23,009 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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W800 FFC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W800 FFC, 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 W800 FFC registered?

W800 FFC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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The MOT history for W800 FFC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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