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BL08 URU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

158,094 mi
Last recorded158,094 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 158,094 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 158,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 156,334 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 156,332 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 154,543 miles

o/s front wing mirror has slight damage

Fail 27 Aug 2022 154,543 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high n/s front (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s rear sticky (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

o/s front wing mirror has slight damage

Pass 25 Aug 2021 152,170 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 152,170 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 148,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 148,825 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 144,961 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2019 144,953 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 138,299 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 138,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2017 132,885 miles

Front BOTH TYRES EXCESS WEAR INNER/OUTER EDGES

Fail 25 Mar 2017 132,837 miles

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

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

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

Front BOTH TYRES EXCESS WEAR INNER/OUTER EDGES

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror unit (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 126,376 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 120,846 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 120,846 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 115,152 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 115,152 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 96,628 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 96,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 74,232 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 74,232 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 48,770 miles

n/s/wiper blade is damaged

r/o/s wheel rim is slightly damaged

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 URU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 URU, 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 URU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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