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AO08 BXS

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,594 mi
Last recorded108,594 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 BXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 108,594 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 99,606 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 95,740 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 90,059 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 90,045 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 80,704 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 77,485 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 74,374 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 74,353 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 70,168 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 64,681 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 57,426 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 53,017 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 45,974 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 38,728 miles

slight surface corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 19 Feb 2013 35,617 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 29,645 miles

only 3 paasenger seats fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2011 24,022 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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AO08 BXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AO08 BXS, 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 AO08 BXS registered?

AO08 BXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AO08 BXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 BXS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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