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BT08 LXA

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,488 mi
Last recorded153,488 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 LXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 153,488 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2025 133,669 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 121,458 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 111,683 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 106,764 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 103,513 miles

EML light on

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 103,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

EML light on

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 99,785 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 99,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 91,746 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 84,126 miles

Emissions to clean to register

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.01 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.55 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 78,314 miles

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

emissions to clean to register

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Jan 2016 69,774 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 69,765 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 48,423 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 26 Jun 2013 45,419 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 37,636 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 31,689 miles

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 LXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LXA, 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 LXA registered?

BT08 LXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is BT08 LXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 LXA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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