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BV08 XVP

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

272,851 mi
Last recorded272,851 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 XVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 272,851 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 267,063 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 267,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 259,297 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 250,677 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 250,677 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 243,531 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Nov 2020 243,531 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 235,678 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 222,398 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low on tread

Nearside Front tyre wearing very low on tread

Pass 13 Jan 2018 208,592 miles

front and rear brakes very rusty, discs are scored and pitted and pads are slightly low

Fail 13 Jan 2018 208,592 miles

front and rear brakes very rusty, discs are scored and pitted and pads are slightly low

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 197,810 miles

advise low emssion

Pass 1 Sep 2016 193,483 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 193,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 189,470 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 176,682 miles

advise no print oit low emssion

Pass 17 Jun 2013 159,995 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 142,870 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre sidewall feathered and scrubbed

rear diff mount rubber starting to split

slight knocking on steering

Fail 13 Mar 2012 142,689 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre sidewall feathered and scrubbed

rear diff mount rubber starting to split

slight knocking on steering

Pass 23 Mar 2011 117,644 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 XVP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XVP, 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 XVP registered?

BV08 XVP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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