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BC55 GMC

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,791 mi
Last recorded115,791 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC55 GMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 115,791 miles

handbrake release heavily worn

Fail 4 Apr 2022 115,744 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside internal door panel insecure

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake release heavily worn

Pass 10 Mar 2021 106,720 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 106,717 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 85,050 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 76,353 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 62,144 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tyres worn

Pass 6 Jun 2015 52,382 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 41,668 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 41,466 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 33,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 27,213 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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BC55 GMC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BC55 GMC, 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 BC55 GMC registered?

BC55 GMC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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