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BV08 XRB

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,792 mi
Last recorded212,792 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 XRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 212,792 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under vehicle corrosion sills, suspension parts but not structural

Fail 9 Apr 2026 212,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill needs attention (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front inner and outer sill holed but outside of prescribed zones recommend attention

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along osf chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet around turbo / manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 209,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from ABS (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Lower wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both drive shafts corroded

both side inner sills corroded, needs attention

both side outer sills corroded

corrosion in underbody, needs attention

front both sides lower wheel arches corroded

front hood corroded

fuel line corroded

offside footstep's fittings corroded

rear sub frame corroded

spare tyre's road wheel corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2025 209,832 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from ABS (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Lower wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both drive shafts corroded

both side inner sills corroded, needs attention

both side outer sills corroded

corrosion in underbody, needs attention

front both sides lower wheel arches corroded

front hood corroded

fuel line corroded

offside footstep's fittings corroded

rear sub frame corroded

spare tyre's road wheel corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2023 206,036 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Jul 2022 202,786 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edge.

Fail 4 Jul 2022 202,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyres wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 200,614 miles

Front bonnet catch jamming.

Nearside Front Lower Fuel pipe corroded.

Offside Front jacking block missing.

Fail 2 Jul 2021 200,595 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded os to ns. (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front bonnet catch jamming.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Fuel pipe corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front jacking block missing.

Pass 3 Jul 2020 196,001 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 192,794 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 183,089 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 171,461 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 152,871 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 134,578 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 122,014 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 114,272 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 101,824 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 65,157 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 65,154 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 XRB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XRB, 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 XRB registered?

BV08 XRB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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