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WR08 FAJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

213,846 mi
Last recorded213,846 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 FAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 213,846 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 213,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 189,502 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 158,915 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 130,690 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2014 115,165 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 100,811 miles

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

damp around diesel tank

Fail 1 May 2013 100,771 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

damp around diesel tank

Pass 1 May 2012 85,509 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 70,782 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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WR08 FAJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 WR08 FAJ, 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 WR08 FAJ registered?

WR08 FAJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is WR08 FAJ safe to buy?

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