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WN08 BXY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

537,369 mi
Last recorded537,369 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 BXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 537,369 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 531,096 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

steering rack damp

Pass 28 Jul 2023 524,514 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 512,603 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 512,603 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 504,021 miles

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

Security of nearside sliding door striker guide lock

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside And Offside Outer - Rigger Jacking Points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 503,987 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front. Beam image projection slightly distorted. it would appear some form of lens buffing maybe required (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Security of nearside sliding door striker guide lock

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside outer-rigger/jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 499,672 miles

all brakes binding

all prescribed areas slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 21 May 2020 499,671 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

all brakes binding

all prescribed areas slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2019 495,665 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 495,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 May 2019 495,591 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

o/s/f jacking point slightly corroded.

Pass 12 Jun 2018 472,515 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 472,515 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 428,900 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 383,134 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 383,134 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 344,875 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 344,650 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 293,380 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 246,489 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 229,164 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 228,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2012 186,414 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 134,746 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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WN08 BXY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WN08 BXY, 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 WN08 BXY registered?

WN08 BXY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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