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WU08 FBC

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,279 mi
Last recorded64,279 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 FBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 64,279 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 59,138 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 59,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 56,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2023 54,749 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 48,087 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 48,051 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp is inoperative

Pass 1 May 2021 44,708 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 43,421 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 42,161 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 40,736 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 39,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Apr 2016 38,847 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 36,322 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2014 34,398 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 32,474 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 35,672 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 26 May 2011 8,182 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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WU08 FBC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WU08 FBC, 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 WU08 FBC?

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What year was WU08 FBC registered?

WU08 FBC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is WU08 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 FBC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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