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BT08 HXV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

239,093 mi
Last recorded239,093 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 HXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 239,093 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 239,089 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer rigger/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 235,282 miles

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

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2025 235,282 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 233,214 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front tyre worn very low outer edge

Fail 25 Apr 2024 233,214 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front tyre worn very low outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2023 230,759 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

both headlight beam images poor

Fail 26 Apr 2023 230,757 miles

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

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

both headlight beam images poor

Pass 29 Apr 2022 226,376 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 226,373 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel parking foot brake (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 224,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/65r16 107/105t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 224,275 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 2 wheel bolts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 2 wheel bolts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/65r16 107/105t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 218,798 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges

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

centre row of seats missing

rear, rear most seatbelts slow to recoil

Pass 20 Dec 2017 212,847 miles

Offside Front tyre worn outer shoulder

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

high handbrake lever travel

windscreen cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2017 205,716 miles

Offside screen cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2016 190,306 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Rear coil spring weak....falls out of location when jacking

Offside Rear seat belt recoil slow

Rear child seats fitted.belts not tested

brake warning lamp on

Fail 27 Jun 2014 164,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seats fitted to offside rear and centre. seat belts not tested

screen cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2014 164,228 miles

child seats fitted to offside rear and centre. seat belts not tested

screen cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2013 146,337 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 146,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2012 133,467 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 133,407 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 98,874 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 97,844 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 HXV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BT08 HXV, 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 BT08 HXV registered?

BT08 HXV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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