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BV08 XUK

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

205,742 mi
Last recorded205,742 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 205,742 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2024 159,555 miles

underbody corossion floor and booth sills

Fail 18 Mar 2024 201,230 miles

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

underbody corossion floor and booth sills

Pass 9 Mar 2023 196,433 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 191,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

suspension components rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2021 186,237 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

underbody corrosion floor and general.

Fail 19 Mar 2021 186,237 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion floor and general.

Pass 19 Mar 2020 181,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 169,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 169,027 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 154,608 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 154,316 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 138,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 138,618 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 119,973 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 119,973 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2015 102,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 102,387 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 93,524 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 93,524 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 86,652 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 86,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 73,530 miles

Offside front tyre outer edge bald.

Fail 8 Feb 2012 73,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre outer edge bald.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 59,590 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 16 Feb 2011 59,590 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XUK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 XUK, 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 XUK registered?

BV08 XUK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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