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BW08 XRL

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

253,701 mi
Last recorded253,701 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 XRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 253,701 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 245,215 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 203,863 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 159,065 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 142,920 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 142,920 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 131,873 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 131,873 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 122,743 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 122,696 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 103,799 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 99,873 miles

225/55/R17/101H. Fronts 7mm. Rears 3mm.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 83,985 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 68,057 miles

225/55/R17/101H Michelins all 6mm..

Pads worn. Front 25% Rear 3%.

Pass 20 May 2011 49,094 miles

225/55/17. OF 3.5mm. OR 4mm. NR 4mm. NF 3.8mm.

Front pads 10% worn.

Rear pads 20% worn.

Fail 20 May 2011 49,094 miles

225/55/17. OF 3.5mm. OR 4mm. NR 4mm. NF 3.8mm.

Front pads 10% worn.

Rear pads 20% worn.

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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BW08 XRL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BW08 XRL, 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 BW08 XRL registered?

BW08 XRL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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The MOT history for BW08 XRL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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