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BV08 XRU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

177,476 mi
Last recorded177,476 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 XRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 177,476 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 176,507 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 176,087 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 176,087 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 175,249 miles

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))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 175,249 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 173,755 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 172,826 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 169,192 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel but not excessive (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 169,191 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 163,327 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 163,327 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 159,808 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 159,798 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 154,586 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 150,511 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 150,430 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 145,218 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 118,981 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 92,784 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 66,645 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 66,645 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 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.

Is BV08 XRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 XRU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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