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WM08 UWH

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,369 mi
Last recorded198,369 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 UWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2023 198,369 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing parking brake (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door damaged (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door door damaged around lock and handle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted body panel (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear body damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle bushes worn

Rear exhaust tail pipe partly missing

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 193,600 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 187,358 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 177,298 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 165,479 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 155,711 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 138,926 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 118,437 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 102,751 miles

both front d rubber s have slight play

Fail 31 Jul 2015 102,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front d rubber s have slight play

Pass 1 Aug 2014 88,584 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 73,015 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 54,056 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 26,954 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Jul 2011 26,953 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

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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WM08 UWH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WM08 UWH, 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 WM08 UWH registered?

WM08 UWH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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