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PL08 WPY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

195,931 mi
Last recorded195,931 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 WPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 195,931 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 184,508 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 177,852 miles

Front Bonnet Release pull modified but sill operational.

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

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

Rear Exhaust tip corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2021 177,850 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Bonnet Release pull modified but sill operational.

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

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

Rear Exhaust tip corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2020 168,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes affected (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 168,163 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes affected (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 165,292 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2018 157,502 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

bonnet can not be opened

Fail 19 Jul 2018 157,502 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

bonnet can not be opened

Pass 28 Jul 2017 143,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp has condensation (1.7.5a)

Offside Front slight play in steering system

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

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

bonnet cable release handle broken

Fail 28 Jul 2017 143,544 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust system snapped and blowing (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp has condensation (1.7.5a)

Offside Front slight play in steering system

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

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

bonnet cable release handle broken

Pass 2 Aug 2016 123,046 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn heavily on outer edges. require attention (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 114,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside door step foot bar front fixing insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2014 110,068 miles

both front brakes slightly binding

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2013 101,168 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake hose was insecure. now has been secured in correct location

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 101,168 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

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

Nearside front brake hose was insecure. now has been secured in correct location

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 89,820 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 66,645 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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PL08 WPY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 PL08 WPY, 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 PL08 WPY registered?

PL08 WPY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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