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WP08 UZX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

302,270 mi
Last recorded302,270 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 UZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 302,270 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 302,268 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 269,027 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r inner c/v boot perishing

oil level a bit low

unable to see the front inner brake pads

Fail 10 Sep 2016 269,027 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r inner c/v boot perishing

oil level a bit low

unable to see the front inner brake pads

Pass 29 Aug 2015 236,409 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s mirror cover missing

Pass 5 Sep 2014 199,304 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 164,511 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 131,513 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slioght exhaust blow between cat and turbo

Pass 22 Sep 2012 131,513 miles

Slioght exhaust blow between cat and turbo

Pass 26 Sep 2011 91,685 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UZX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WP08 UZX?

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What year was WP08 UZX registered?

WP08 UZX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 August 2008.

Is WP08 UZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP08 UZX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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