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WK08 BWF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,486 mi
Last recorded134,486 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 BWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 134,486 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose + Small leak (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 134,478 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose + Small leak (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 127,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 127,416 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount excess play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 116,229 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow on front flexible joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slightly glazed. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slightly glazed and condensation in lamp unit. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Small hole and corrosion evident near front side step mounting. Not in perscribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 105,984 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 96,791 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 90,428 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 90,428 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 85,895 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 85,895 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 78,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Jul 2018 78,603 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jun 2017 73,742 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f fog lamp not working

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jun 2016 69,339 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 69,339 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported at rear silencer joint securing clamp. (7.1.1)

Engine light on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between first catalytic converter to rear catalytic converter joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 61,566 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 55,241 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 48,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 40,237 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2011 31,781 miles

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

Rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

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 BWF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc 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 WK08 BWF, 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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WK08 BWF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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