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BU08 JUF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,603 mi
Last recorded95,603 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 95,603 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2026 95,602 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 90,115 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 90,115 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 80,798 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 69,080 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 69,073 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 68,776 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 68,776 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 66,788 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 63,364 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 59,979 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 56,456 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 52,486 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 46,639 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 43,567 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 38,627 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 32,459 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 26,332 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 19,854 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 JUF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JUF, 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 BU08 JUF registered?

BU08 JUF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 August 2008.

Is BU08 JUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 JUF shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU08 JUF have outstanding finance?

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