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BR05 LPR

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

378,668 mi
Last recorded378,668 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR05 LPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 378,668 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 350,656 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 350,656 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 327,402 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 327,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 303,114 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 275,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jun 2019 249,038 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 249,014 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed door (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 229,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lens cracked

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2017 215,010 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 215,010 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 202,706 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 194,594 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 194,594 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 190,035 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 178,392 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Please note there is a slight drag on rear wheels/brake but there is not a lot of foot travle left on handbrake

Fail 31 May 2012 169,642 miles

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

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Please note there is a slight drag to o/s/f wheel/brake

Please note there is a slight drag to o/s/r wheel/brake

Please note there is a slight misting to edge of patton on both headlights

Please note there is not a lot of reseve travle left on foot pedal (handbrake)

Pass 31 May 2012 169,642 miles

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

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Please note there is a slight drag to o/s/f wheel/brake

Please note there is a slight drag to o/s/r wheel/brake

Please note there is a slight misting to edge of patton on both headlights

Please note there is not a lot of reseve travle left on foot pedal (handbrake)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 150,037 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 150,037 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BR05 LPR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BR05 LPR, 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 BR05 LPR registered?

BR05 LPR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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