MOT Status
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177,476 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front corrosion on jacking point
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
both rear springs coroding
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
all four road wheels corroded
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
all four wheels corroded
Emissions unable to be completed excessive exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box split (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
all four wheels corroded
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front both wheels corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear both wheels corroded
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel but not excessive (1.1.6 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel but not excessive (1.1.6 (d))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside blade broken nearside rubber split (8.2.2)
Rear coil spring broken both springs (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BV08 XRU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 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 XRU, 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 XRU registered?
BV08 XRU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2008.
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