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BV08 XTB

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

222,134 mi
Last recorded222,134 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 XTB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 222,134 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 222,133 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 221,059 miles

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))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 221,057 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 218,725 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 215,789 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

amber brake warning lamp on possibly o/s/f wire not fitted correctly

Pass 10 Jan 2022 213,270 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 210,586 miles

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 ()

Pass 9 Jan 2020 208,032 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 208,032 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 204,817 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Jan 2018 200,722 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake effort just met requirment

Fail 3 Jan 2018 200,721 miles

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 195,496 miles

Nearside Front TYRE DAMAGED & CUT ON OUTER SIDEWALL

Offside Front TYRE VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 29 Dec 2016 195,495 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 190,480 miles

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Fail 16 Dec 2015 190,478 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 184,769 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 167,046 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 167,046 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 166,516 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 157,250 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 157,250 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 157,173 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2011 118,107 miles

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?

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 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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