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BK08 XXS

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

200,606 mi
Last recorded200,606 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 XXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 200,606 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Sep 2018 200,606 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 3 Sep 2018 200,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2017 196,173 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

front shock absorbers weak

Fail 3 Aug 2017 196,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn badly (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front shockabsorbers have poor damping effect

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2016 176,614 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 153,775 miles

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

both front shockabsorbers have poor damping effect

Fail 21 Apr 2015 153,775 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front shockabsorbers have poor damping effect

Pass 30 Apr 2014 131,972 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 131,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 106,106 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 81,277 miles

windscreen damaged in zone "b"

Pass 20 Apr 2011 56,925 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front brake discs worn/liped

slight front brake imbalance

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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BK08 XXS 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 BK08 XXS, 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 BK08 XXS registered?

BK08 XXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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