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BL08 FFR

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

311,725 mi
Last recorded311,725 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 311,725 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 297,545 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 297,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 250,242 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 250,113 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 243,660 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 243,640 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 223,065 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 26 May 2021 208,412 miles

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

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

handbrake has slight reserve travel

Pass 27 Oct 2020 203,388 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 195,125 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 184,633 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both sides parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 16 May 2019 169,975 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 141,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 138,640 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 126,385 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 122,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 108,698 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 93,300 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 77,633 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 77,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 63,353 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 50,862 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 37,779 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 25,296 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 13,269 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 35 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 FFR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FFR, 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 FFR registered?

BL08 FFR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is BL08 FFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL08 FFR shows 27 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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