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BT08 ULY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

219,807 mi
Last recorded219,807 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 219,807 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 219,796 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 212,536 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 200,679 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 188,644 miles

Offside Front Inner Sill has corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2021 188,644 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Sill has corrosion

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 187,580 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 187,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 172,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Front exit step mounting damaged

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust system fouling drive shaft

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 172,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front exit step mounting damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear exhaust system fouling drive shaft

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 150,651 miles

Front anti roll bar links dust cover deteriorated

Front tyres edges worn

Offside Front headlamp partially secured

Rear tyres perishing and wearing low

brake pad wear sensor light on

general corrosion under the vehicle

high level stop lamp not working

oil residue on the engine

Fail 18 May 2018 150,651 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front anti roll bar links dust cover deteriorated

Front tyres edges worn

Offside Front headlamp partially secured

Rear tyres perishing and wearing low

brake pad wear sensor light on

general corrosion under the vehicle

high level stop lamp not working

oil residue on the engine

Pass 2 Jun 2017 133,742 miles

Booster seat fitted in rear

Corrosion to underbody and components

Offside Front Headlamp unit partially insecure

Rear brake discs corroded and lipped

Wipers smearing

Pass 27 May 2016 117,886 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Jun 2015 101,802 miles

brake pad wear warning light on

oil residue on engine & gearbox

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 3 Jun 2015 101,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pad wear warning light on

oil residue on engine & gearbox

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 3 Jun 2014 82,948 miles

both rear tyres slightly stepped

marks to bodywork and alloys

oil leaks

signs of exhaust leak from turbo area

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 3 Jun 2014 82,948 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres slightly stepped

marks to bodywork and alloys

n/s/f wheel binding

oil leaks

signs of exhaust leak from turbo area

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 25 May 2013 61,633 miles

engine oil leaks

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 25 May 2013 61,633 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 26 May 2012 41,074 miles

Both front brake disc's worn.

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Both rear brake disc's slightly worn.

Brake pad wear warning light on.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

Front brake inbalance of 12%.

Items removed from interior mirror or tucked behind the mirror.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R tyre on 3.0mm tread depth.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2012 41,074 miles

Brake pad wear warning light on.

Both front brake disc's worn.

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Both rear brake disc's slightly worn.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

Front brake inbalance of 12%.

Items removed from interior mirror or tucked behind the mirror.

O/S/R tyre on 3.0mm tread depth.

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jun 2011 32,010 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 32,010 miles

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

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