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BK08 XYC

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

220,960 mi
Last recorded220,960 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 XYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 220,960 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x full length at rear (1.1.11 (c))

reverse lamp in operative

Fail 16 Nov 2020 220,951 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak not tested exhaust (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x full length at rear (1.1.11 (c))

reverse lamp in operative

Pass 21 Nov 2019 213,289 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 196,286 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 196,286 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 176,838 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 176,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 159,163 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 235/55/17 (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all shock absorbers low damping

Fail 12 Oct 2016 159,163 miles

Stop lamp not working o/s & n/s (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s & n/s 235/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s & n/s (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s thin on edge and at 2mm to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 235/55/17 (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all shock absorbers low damping

Fail 8 Jun 2015 128,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 128,236 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 101,415 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 67,039 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 36,328 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 36,328 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XYC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XYC, 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 XYC registered?

BK08 XYC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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