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BT08 LXE

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,325 mi
Last recorded70,325 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 70,325 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2026 70,325 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 69,698 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 69,026 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 68,376 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 67,740 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

high level stoplight inop

Fail 10 Oct 2022 67,740 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

high level stoplight inop

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 67,124 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 66,298 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 74,237 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust coroded

final drive unit damp

front suspension coroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 63,535 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 61,615 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 59,245 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 56,879 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 50,822 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 42,960 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 34,171 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,221 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 LXE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LXE, 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 LXE registered?

BT08 LXE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is BT08 LXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 LXE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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