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BL08 URK

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,772 mi
Last recorded169,772 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 URK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 169,772 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 163,457 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 158,750 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 150,074 miles

engine light illuminated indicting fault

Pass 14 Sep 2017 145,741 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 145,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 120,906 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 Sep 2016 120,906 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 98,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 98,512 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f brake binding

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2014 75,237 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 17 Sep 2014 75,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 41,889 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 28,322 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 26,720 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 26,720 miles

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

Nearside 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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BL08 URK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 URK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL08 URK registered?

BL08 URK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 August 2008.

Is BL08 URK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL08 URK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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