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WP08 AVR

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

195,975 mi
Last recorded195,975 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 AVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 195,975 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 184,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output oxidised (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))

body panel damage but not sharp edges all around

Fail 26 Mar 2025 184,552 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken AND OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output oxidised (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))

body panel damage but not sharp edges all around

Pass 20 Mar 2024 173,220 miles

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

body panel damage but not sharp edges

Pass 23 Mar 2023 171,937 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

body panels damage but not sharp edges

Pass 24 Mar 2022 167,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

body penals damage but not sharp edges

Pass 3 Nov 2020 159,157 miles

Nearside Front side mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 159,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front side mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 147,754 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 138,697 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 130,478 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 123,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 123,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release rear center (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2014 97,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 84,536 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 84,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 65,389 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front worn outer tread

Fail 22 Jul 2011 54,894 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 54,894 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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WP08 AVR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WP08 AVR, 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 WP08 AVR registered?

WP08 AVR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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