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C7 WUG

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,513 mi
Last recorded149,513 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 WUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 149,513 miles

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

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 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 13 Sep 2024 135,572 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 135,462 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 135,403 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 121,861 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 114,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 108,743 miles

Central Seat belt slightly damaged (middle seat) (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Glow plug lamp illuminated

Fail 10 Aug 2021 108,725 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside ()

Central Seat belt slightly damaged middle (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine management lamp illuminated

glow plug lamp illuminated

Pass 19 Aug 2020 103,806 miles

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

NO emission results due to LOW emitting engine

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust centre and rear clamps missing

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Fail 18 Aug 2020 103,805 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

NO emission results due to LOW emitting engine

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust centre and rear clamps missing

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2019 97,857 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 90,979 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 90,977 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow to operate (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 79,802 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 79,802 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 75,496 miles

Advise adjusting the handbrake to reduce travel

Near side front brake has a minor initial bind that is causing some unbalance, advise investigation and rectification

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 66,271 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 58,564 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 48,788 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 36,882 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011
Fail 4 Jul 2011 31,504 miles

Parking brake lever has no 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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C7 WUG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 C7 WUG, 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 C7 WUG registered?

C7 WUG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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