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WU08 TNL

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

245,027 mi
Last recorded245,027 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 TNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 245,027 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Fail 28 Oct 2025 245,008 miles

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

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

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Pass 28 Oct 2024 241,831 miles

slight corrosion on jacking points

Pass 4 Oct 2023 220,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Tail lamp cracked damaged at bottom but no jagged edges

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

reverse lights inop but before set build period

Fail 3 Oct 2023 220,515 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front headlamps faded (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 194,677 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear side door corroded and holed

Fail 26 Aug 2022 194,298 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle os side door (6.2.3 (a))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle rear doors (6.2.3 (a))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear side door corroded and holed

Pass 13 Oct 2021 173,999 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 165,722 miles

o/s rear light lens cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2020 163,675 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface lamp lens broken (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 163,375 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface lamp lens broken (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 156,349 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 156,349 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 146,680 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 146,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust at rear (7.1.2)

Brake pad warning light on

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 136,453 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 124,798 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 112,959 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 112,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 104,604 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 93,790 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 84,041 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 75,776 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 TNL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WU08 TNL, 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 WU08 TNL registered?

WU08 TNL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WU08 TNL shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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