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AO08 BXV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,681 mi
Last recorded102,681 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 BXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 102,681 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 102,681 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 98,344 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 98,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 93,173 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 93,173 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 91,678 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 89,268 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 89,268 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2018 86,038 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 85,344 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 83,726 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 77,343 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 69,364 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 59,076 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 47,974 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 47,974 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 34,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 34,881 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 BXV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AO08 BXV, 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 AO08 BXV registered?

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

Is AO08 BXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 BXV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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