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BV08 XSC

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,045 mi
Last recorded166,045 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 XSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 166,045 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f + o/s/r + n/s/f + n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f + o/s/r + n/s/f + n/s/r jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 162,918 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f + o/s/r + n/s/f + n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 162,897 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember by spring seats yellow chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f + o/s/r + n/s/f + n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 160,522 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f + o/s/r + n/s/f + n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 155,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F + O/S/F + N/S/R + O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside d rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 148,896 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubbers x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 148,590 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubbers x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 142,629 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 137,902 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 130,181 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 123,663 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 116,658 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 110,721 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 110,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 101,096 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 88,745 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 88,740 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 78,007 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 67,584 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 53,864 miles

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

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 XSC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV08 XSC registered?

BV08 XSC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is BV08 XSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 XSC shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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