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BV08 VEX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,723 mi
Last recorded119,723 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 VEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 119,723 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 114,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 114,382 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 110,266 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 104,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 98,819 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 93,511 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 83,445 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMP MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust emissions too clean for test

Pass 27 Apr 2019 78,279 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 72,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and heavily worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front pads wearing unevenly

slight offside front brake bind

Pass 6 Apr 2017 64,981 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2016 59,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

kid seats fitted

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 52,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2014 45,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Feb 2013 34,819 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 30,114 miles

offside front tyre bald inner and outer edges

Fail 12 Mar 2012 30,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

offside front tyre bald inner and outer edges

Fail 10 Mar 2011 23,135 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 23,135 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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BV08 VEX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BV08 VEX, 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 VEX registered?

BV08 VEX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is BV08 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 VEX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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