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BT08 HXP

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

70,949 mi
Last recorded70,949 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 HXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 70,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minor play

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower arch /outer sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 70,243 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lamp lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mid-section inner sill to support panel small amount of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 67,411 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 50,486 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 39,104 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 22,508 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 14,381 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Aug 2019

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 109,375 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 109,375 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 106,510 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 498 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 96,349 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 91,615 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 91,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 88,604 miles

Bonnet release sticking

Pass 6 Dec 2013 85,397 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 71,570 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 70,785 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 125,321 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 90,872 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 90,868 miles

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

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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BT08 HXP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BT08 HXP, 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 BT08 HXP registered?

BT08 HXP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is BT08 HXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 HXP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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