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WN08 WUB

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

295,789 mi
Last recorded295,789 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 WUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 295,789 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamps poor

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 286,689 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch liner loose damage

Pass 28 Jun 2023 276,452 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 276,432 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 266,033 miles

Cyl 1 Bank 1 (O.S) Injector slight blowing

Engine management light on pre 07/2008

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 266,033 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Cyl 1 Bank 1 (O.S) Injector slight blowing

Engine management light on pre 07/2008

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 255,665 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak on transmission

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

Slight leak from fuel injector No. 1 cylinder

Fail 29 Jun 2021 255,659 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak on transmission

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

Slight leak from fuel injector No. 1 cylinder

Pass 2 Jul 2020 243,495 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 243,472 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2019 232,370 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 232,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 219,282 miles

Nearside Front mirror damage

Pass 19 Apr 2017 207,462 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 207,462 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 195,579 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 195,579 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 166,709 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 166,709 miles

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

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

service parking brake, OS reduced performance.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 140,004 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 113,324 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

zero smoke emissions

Fail 23 Apr 2013 113,324 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

zero smoke emissions

Pass 20 Apr 2012 88,978 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 65,013 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 WUB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WUB, 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 WUB registered?

WN08 WUB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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