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BG08 PPF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

325,151 mi
Last recorded325,151 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 PPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 325,151 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s ()

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 309,187 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 306,154 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 May 2020 306,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2019 292,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 292,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 275,757 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Osf trye wearing inner edge

Rear Oil leak Diff leaking ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 275,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Osf trye wearing inner edge

Rear Oil leak Diff leaking ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 260,730 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside & Nearside (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 260,724 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside & Nearside (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 247,309 miles

Nearside & Offside steering inner arms have slight play in them

Slight oil leak around engine/gearbox area

rear exhaust section (back box) corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2016 247,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Nearside & Offside upper bushes (2.7.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside & Offside steering inner arms have slight play in them

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight oil leak around engine/gearbox area

rear exhaust section (back box) corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 225,990 miles

engine light illuminated

Fail 20 Apr 2015 225,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light illuminated

Pass 5 Jun 2014 203,351 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 182,792 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 158,463 miles

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

Oil leak

management light illuminated indicating fault

nearside front tyre has cuts on the outer tread

nearside front wheel arch cover has a hole in it

Fail 31 May 2012 158,463 miles

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

management light illuminated indicating fault

nearside front tyre has cuts on the outer tread

nearside front wheel arch cover has a hole in it

Pass 11 May 2011 115,152 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 78,350 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 37,542 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 133 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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BG08 PPF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BG08 PPF, 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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BG08 PPF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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