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Brake pad wear indicator symbol on dash
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Sill corroded and holed and jacking point corroded and weakened
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sill corroded and holed and jacking point corroded and weakened
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear gearbox mount worn
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad wear indicator symbol on dash
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Sill corroded and holed and jacking point corroded and weakened
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and tyre slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sill corroded and holed and jacking point corroded and weakened
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear gearbox mount worn
Brake pad wear warning on dash
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front sill/inner corroded and holed and jacking point corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front sill/inner corroded and holed and jacking point corroded
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pad wear warning on dash
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front sill/inner corroded and holed and jacking point corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front sill/inner corroded and holed and jacking point corroded
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front sill corroded
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
amber brake warning lamp on
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
amber brake warning lamp on possibly o/s/f wire not fitted correctly
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
brake warning lamp on
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre worn on edges of tread
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front tyre worn on edges of tread
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear lamp unit damaged (hole)
Offside condensation in headlamp
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all four (1.2.1 (e))
brake pad warning lamp staying on
front tyres worn on edges
slight corrosion to front jack points / rear suspension arm mount area/ rear under body & rear suspension arms
slight corrosion to front of N/S sill
Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
slight corrosion to front of N/S sill
Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear fog lamp unit over 50% full of water
Offside Rear lamp unit damaged (hole)
Offside condensation in headlamp
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all four (1.2.1 (e))
brake pad warning lamp staying on
engine oil close to min level
front tyres worn on edges
ignition key sticking in start position
slight corrosion to front jack points / rear suspension arm mount area/ rear under body & rear suspension arms
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
parking brake effort just met requirment
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front TYRE DAMAGED & CUT ON OUTER SIDEWALL
Offside Front TYRE VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour BOTH BLUE (1.1.A.3e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front NUMBER PLATE LOOSE
Nearside Front TYRE DAMAGED & CUT ON OUTER SIDEWALL
Offside Front TYRE VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE
Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX BLOWING (2 LARGE HOLES) (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour NOT TESTED (EXHAUST BLOW) (7.4.B.4)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV08 XTB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 XTB, 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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BV08 XTB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 May 2008.
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