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BP08 PWE

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

187,514 mi
Last recorded187,514 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 PWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 187,514 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 178,699 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 May 2021 169,883 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 156,671 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 140,654 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 126,346 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 126,346 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 107,152 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 107,152 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 90,290 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Fail 20 Aug 2015 90,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 73,555 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 73,555 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 63,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 9 Nov 2013 63,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 9 Aug 2012 50,018 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 50,018 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 38,382 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 38,256 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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BP08 PWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BP08 PWE, 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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BP08 PWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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