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BU08 JHL

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,476 mi
Last recorded106,476 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 JHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 106,476 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 103,449 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

offside front jacking point corroded,not in a prescribed area

Pass 2 Aug 2023 98,793 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 92,636 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 92,636 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 89,336 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 Aug 2021 89,336 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth & holed (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Aug 2020 80,297 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 80,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 75,300 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 75,300 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 64,864 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged outer seat belt plastic cover (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

phone holder stuck to inside of windscreen

rear exhaust sealing clamp corroded to excess and broken

Fail 20 Aug 2018 64,860 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth on corner (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer seat belt plastic buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear exhaust sealing clamp corroded to excess and broken

phone holder stuck to inside windscreen

Pass 11 Aug 2017 56,607 miles

Offside Front seat belt stalk casing is missing

Fail 11 Aug 2017 56,607 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front seat belt stalk casing is missing

Pass 12 Aug 2016 46,061 miles

brake pedal rubber poor

drivers seat belt latch surround missing

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2015 40,660 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 36,506 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 30,156 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 24,416 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 17,940 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 JHL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JHL, 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 BU08 JHL registered?

BU08 JHL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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