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BG08 ZWZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,529 mi
Last recorded140,529 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 140,529 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 135,805 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 135,061 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 127,752 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 121,678 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside - Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Feb 2023 121,674 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside - Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Feb 2022 116,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 pirelli fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 pirelli fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 pirelli fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join of rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 110,909 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake near end of travel

Pass 22 Jan 2020 104,914 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides below 3mm on center possible over inflated tyre wear 205/65/16 107/105t goodyear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 98,802 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear handbrake travel long

Pass 17 Feb 2018 91,889 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 82,424 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2017 82,424 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 66,331 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 56,489 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 16 Apr 2014 45,531 miles

nearside rear tyre near tread bars

Pass 22 Apr 2013 35,618 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 28,415 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 19,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 19,185 miles

Oil leak

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 ZWZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZWZ, 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 ZWZ registered?

BG08 ZWZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is BG08 ZWZ safe to buy?

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