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WP08 VAO

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,421 mi
Last recorded153,421 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 VAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 153,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 127,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 110,107 miles

Offside door mirror backing missing

windscreen damage

Fail 1 Feb 2016 109,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle both front (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

both mirror backs missing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 98,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s screen cracked

Fail 15 Jan 2015 98,064 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s screen cracked

pad light on

Pass 15 Jan 2014 84,450 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 84,450 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high level stop light inoperative

rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 14 Jan 2013 74,510 miles

parking brake has slight travel

windscreen cracked offside lower corner, not in swept area

Pass 13 Jan 2012 66,584 miles

Both Front Tyres Perishing & Getting Close To Legal Limit--N/S Has A Nail

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen Damaged Outside Swept area

Fail 13 Jan 2012 66,584 miles

Both Front Tyres Perishing & Getting Close To Legal Limit--N/S Has A Nail

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen Damaged Outside Swept area

Pass 1 Feb 2011 49,542 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front screen cracked outside swept area recommend attention

nsr lamp damaged

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 1 Feb 2011 49,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn,front brake pads seem low,recommend attention

front screen cracked outside swept area recommend attention

nsr lamp damaged

rear brake discs slightly worn

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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WP08 VAO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WP08 VAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP08 VAO registered?

WP08 VAO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is WP08 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP08 VAO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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