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WU08 TNX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

194,093 mi
Last recorded194,093 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 TNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 194,093 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2026 194,093 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 189,731 miles

Central Front Number plate cracked

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 182,085 miles

Central Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 182,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 175,456 miles

Central exhaust silencer deteriorated

Offside Rear body trim missing

drivers seat cushion damaged

engine covers fitted

n/s body panels damaged and trim missing

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2023 175,456 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust bracket clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central exhaust silencer deteriorated

Offside Rear body trim missing

drivers seat cushion damaged

engine covers fitted

n/s body panels damaged and trim missing

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2022 167,242 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2021 157,673 miles

Central exhaust silencer deterating

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2020 152,691 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 147,907 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 147,907 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 138,561 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Minor Leak From Front Cat Flexi Pipe

Fail 23 Jul 2018 138,561 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Minor Leak From Front Cat Flexi Pipe

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 130,500 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Fail 8 Aug 2017 130,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2016 119,892 miles

Front tyres wearing edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 108,855 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 87,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 67,376 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 67,375 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 51,154 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 38,183 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 TNX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,987cc 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 TNX, 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 TNX?

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What year was WU08 TNX registered?

WU08 TNX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is WU08 TNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 TNX 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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