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BT08 UMV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

171,218 mi
Last recorded171,218 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 UMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 171,218 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2024 166,133 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 166,026 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 165,956 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 163,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens is oxidized (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens is oxidized (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 156,107 miles

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

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

rear brake imbalance of 27%

Pass 10 Apr 2019 147,326 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 147,323 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 136,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 126,168 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 118,766 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 108,932 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 102,112 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 94,595 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 83,833 miles

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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 UMV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UMV, 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 UMV registered?

BT08 UMV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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The MOT history for BT08 UMV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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