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BG08 ZVD

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

192,088 mi
Last recorded192,088 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 ZVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 192,088 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 168,295 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 168,295 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 165,034 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 158,132 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 147,792 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 147,192 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre near 1.6

Pass 13 Jun 2016 136,359 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 136,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 126,127 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 114,435 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 114,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 101,347 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 88,076 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 May 2012 88,068 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2011 73,339 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 73,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZVD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZVD, 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 BG08 ZVD registered?

BG08 ZVD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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