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BG08 ZWM

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

264,192 mi
Last recorded264,192 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 264,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 252,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 222,242 miles

park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 9 Nov 2020 222,242 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 7 May 2019 210,827 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 210,817 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 207,042 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 203,468 miles

Oil leak ()

central rear bulb not working.

Fail 10 May 2017 203,457 miles

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

central rear bulb not working.

Pass 9 May 2016 198,580 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 192,860 miles

high level brake light non op.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 186,813 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 186,813 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 179,414 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 171,107 miles

exhaust tailpipe corroding

rear brake discs corroding

unable to see rear brake pads clearly due to wheel design

wipers slight smearing

Pass 27 Apr 2011 130,713 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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 ZWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BG08 ZWM, 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 ZWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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