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BV08 UZG

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

266,562 mi
Last recorded266,562 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 UZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 266,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high level brake light not working

Pass 11 Apr 2017 261,270 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 261,270 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light to the rear (1.1.A.3e)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front tyre has cut on outer sidewall

Pass 1 Apr 2016 246,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

high level brake light inop

rear diff mounting bushes unbounded

Fail 31 Mar 2016 246,084 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

high level brake light inop

rear diff mounting bushes unbounded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 224,498 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f inner wing cover insecure

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2014 203,364 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 183,645 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 183,641 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 30 Mar 2012 162,744 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

center rear stop light not working

nearside rear seat removed

offside wing mirror has slight damage

Fail 28 Mar 2012 162,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

center rear stop light not working

offside wing mirror has slight damage

Pass 7 Apr 2011 139,816 miles

center brake light not working

propshaft oil seal on rear differential leaking

Fail 7 Apr 2011 139,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

center brake light not working

propshaft oil seal on rear differential leaking

rear brake discs deteriorated

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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BV08 UZG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BV08 UZG, 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 BV08 UZG registered?

BV08 UZG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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