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BL08 BBF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

280,196 mi
Last recorded280,196 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 BBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 280,196 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps slightly deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 43kg (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 274,536 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 274,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 268,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Offside Rear light unit slightly damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

front exhaust hanger broken off

headlights going cloudy

high level stop light inoperative

rear exhaust section close to driveshaft

Fail 8 Nov 2023 268,329 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Nearside Front wheel bearing not properly tested due to binding brake

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Offside Front wheel bearing not properly tested due to binding brake

Offside Rear light unit slightly damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

front exhaust hanger broken off

headlights going cloudy

high level stop light inoperative

rear exhaust section close to driveshaft

Pass 25 Nov 2022 261,869 miles

Offside Rear parkbrake effiency lower than nsr

Offside Rear parkbrake effiency lower than nsr

Fail 15 Nov 2022 261,632 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipes before and after centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear parkbrake effiency lower than nsr

Offside Rear parkbrake effiency lower than nsr

Pass 30 Nov 2021 255,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at join to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear reverse light come on momentarily then go off whilst still in reverse

Fail 26 Nov 2021 255,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at join to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded and holed near rear driveshaft (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at join to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear reverse light come on momentarily then go off whilst still in reverse

Pass 23 Nov 2020 250,050 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

pad light on

Pass 18 Nov 2019 242,969 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 5mm chip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust slight corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2019 242,960 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle rear discs warped and possible osr caliper or on board shoe problem (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 5mm chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2018 234,981 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 225,540 miles

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

reverse lights inopertive

Pass 24 Nov 2016 218,557 miles

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION ON FRONT AND REAR BRAKES

Fail 23 Nov 2016 218,556 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION ON FRONT AND REAR BRAKES

Pass 26 Nov 2015 207,629 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 207,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 196,681 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 186,363 miles

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

O/S/F inner steering rack joint has slight play

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 186,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

O/S/F inner steering rack joint has slight play

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 176,824 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 176,654 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 176,654 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 138,157 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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BL08 BBF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BL08 BBF, 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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BL08 BBF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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