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BG08 ZWY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,923 mi
Last recorded205,923 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 205,923 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake effort low overall effort just met mot requirements

Pass 9 Sep 2025 204,212 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 202,726 miles

Front both front tyres slight wear on edges

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 202,726 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Front both front tyres slight wear on edges

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 201,853 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 198,265 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 198,265 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 195,207 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 191,495 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 191,495 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 186,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 186,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 175,712 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 175,712 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 169,490 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 159,873 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 141,360 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 141,360 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 121,602 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 99,320 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 99,320 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 66,141 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 66,141 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2011 33,286 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 ZWY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG08 ZWY registered?

BG08 ZWY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is BG08 ZWY safe to buy?

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