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BG08 ZWK

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

273,000 mi
Last recorded273,000 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 ZWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 273,000 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 268,158 miles

charging / battery light on

engine management light on

Fail 6 Oct 2017 268,158 miles

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

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

charging / battery light on

engine management light on

Pass 7 Oct 2016 236,783 miles

Battery warning light illuminated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front and rear jacking blocks missing

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 236,697 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust problem (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section pipe snapped (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate dirty Remnants of tape/glue obscuring middle characters (6.3.1d)

Battery warning light illuminated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front and rear jacking blocks missing

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 230,628 miles

battery light on

Fail 28 Sep 2015 230,628 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

battery light on

Pass 7 Oct 2014 217,895 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s + o/s/r light clusters both damaged but not showing white light

Fail 7 Oct 2014 217,895 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s + o/s/r light clusters both damaged but not showing white light

Pass 30 Aug 2013 200,258 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 200,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 177,718 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 131,095 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 ZWK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZWK, 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 ZWK registered?

BG08 ZWK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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