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BL08 FFP

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

360,785 mi
Last recorded360,785 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 360,785 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2025 359,712 miles

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

Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 359,712 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 358,571 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 349,063 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 327,008 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 300,738 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 293,613 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 774,404 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 252,697 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2018 251,939 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 220,160 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 220,150 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn

Pass 23 Jul 2016 192,760 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 154,066 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 120,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 108,328 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 70,221 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 70,221 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 48,199 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 29,048 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 29,011 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 12,911 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 484 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 FFP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BL08 FFP, 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 BL08 FFP registered?

BL08 FFP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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The MOT history for BL08 FFP shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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