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BU08 JGY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,352 mi
Last recorded27,352 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 JGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 29 May 2025 27,352 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 22,798 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 22,702 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 22,062 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 21,569 miles

Nearside middle of van underneath diesel filler pipe cover hanging down

Pass 23 Jun 2020 21,222 miles

cable tie holding rad cowling on

Pass 16 Jul 2019 20,678 miles

Nearside Front slight wear on outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2018 20,172 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 19,394 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 18,919 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 17,209 miles

eml on

Pass 8 Jul 2014 14,381 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 12,322 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 10,521 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 8,828 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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BU08 JGY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BU08 JGY, 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

How do I check the history of BU08 JGY?

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What year was BU08 JGY registered?

BU08 JGY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 August 2008.

Is BU08 JGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 JGY shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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