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WP08 OJU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

270,490 mi
Last recorded270,490 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 OJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 270,490 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 257,065 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 257,065 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 250,187 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 242,531 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 204,263 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Boot lid slightly loose BOOT LOCK SLIGHTLY LOOSE. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer SLIDING DOOR HARD TO SLIDE BACK AND FOURTH.

Fail 25 Apr 2019 204,263 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Boot lid slightly loose BOOT LOCK SLIGHTLY LOOSE. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer SLIDING DOOR HARD TO SLIDE BACK AND FOURTH.

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 178,452 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 178,228 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread due to damage of plate, (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly. (1.8.A.1b)

battery light on.

Pass 20 Apr 2017 148,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer wall but not showing canvas

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable inner bush worn (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside thread

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 148,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer wall but not showing canvas

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable inner bush worn (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside thread

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 122,523 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 122,523 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 96,029 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 96,029 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 71,178 miles

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

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

Pass 24 Apr 2013 42,923 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 29,169 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 OJU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WP08 OJU, 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 OJU registered?

WP08 OJU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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