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WK08 BVT

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

205,518 mi
Last recorded205,518 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 BVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 205,518 miles

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

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 204,416 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 204,416 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 201,702 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 201,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 198,481 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 192,570 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 186,833 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Apr 2018 178,504 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front exhaust box bracket broken but still adequately supported

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bad on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 178,503 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front exhaust box bracket broken but still adequately supported

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bad on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 169,479 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Back box exhaust hanger badly corroded

Offside Rear Exhaust clamp badly corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2017 169,475 miles

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

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

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Back box exhaust hanger badly corroded

Offside Rear Exhaust clamp badly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 157,851 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 149,838 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 149,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 140,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 128,092 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 127,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 103,412 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 72,703 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WK08 BVT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WK08 BVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK08 BVT registered?

WK08 BVT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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