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BV08 XUB

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

229,793 mi
Last recorded229,793 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 XUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 229,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both jackpoints on front holed and corroded

handbrake has long travel

handbrake readings only just met requirements

rear diff has oil seepage

Pass 31 Jan 2025

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 217,356 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 217,356 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 207,818 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

underside heavily under sealed

Pass 21 Dec 2021 192,672 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 179,106 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 179,054 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 173,045 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 157,551 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 140,556 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 135,275 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak from the engine and the n/s/r diff seal ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play (up and down) (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 135,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front washers inop (8.2.3)

registration plate obscured Cable ties obscuring the numbers and letters (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak from the engine and the n/s/r diff seal ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play (up and down) (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 118,938 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 103,444 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 93,456 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 93,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 77,267 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 41,599 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 XUB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XUB, 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 XUB registered?

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

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