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B26 WBC

2008 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

234,515 mi
Last recorded234,515 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vario110,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 WBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,249cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 234,515 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 234,515 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 214,935 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 214,935 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 182,555 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 182,555 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 152,156 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 152,156 miles

Entrance/exit door defective in operation (9.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Passenger's seat insecure 6th (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2018 149,877 miles

Offside Front bump stop starting to wear

oil leak from rear oil cooler

rear brake chamber gaiters split

rear brake pipes starting to corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2018 149,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front bump stop starting to wear

oil leak from rear oil cooler

rear brake chamber gaiters split

rear brake pipes starting to corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 136,959 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 121,925 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 121,917 miles

Entrance/exit door remote control inoperative (6.2.C.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 107,567 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 90,399 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 73,901 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 73,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 58,947 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 43,981 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 27,177 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 11,757 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vario?

Based on 6,027 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
14,839
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Registration plate lamp not working 65
position lamp(s) not working 50
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm 49
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B26 WBC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,249cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 110,108 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 Vario fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B26 WBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vario typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B26 WBC registered?

B26 WBC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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