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BD08 YBV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

208,022 mi
Last recorded208,022 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 YBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 208,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 24 Mar 2022 194,146 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damaged on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 185,623 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 185,623 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 179,551 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 179,551 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 166,077 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 166,077 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 133,952 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 133,952 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 99,121 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 67,352 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 67,352 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 47,852 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 42,502 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 37,242 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 35,032 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 35,032 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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BD08 YBV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BD08 YBV, 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 BD08 YBV registered?

BD08 YBV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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