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WU08 TSO

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

191,472 mi
Last recorded191,472 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 TSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 191,472 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2026 191,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 190,444 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 190,422 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 187,220 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 187,220 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 185,122 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hole in sill (not 30cm)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine light on

Pass 10 May 2022 184,761 miles

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

Nearside Front head lamp discoring

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 182,037 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 182,037 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2020 169,412 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 169,412 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 158,261 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 158,261 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 151,488 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2018 151,468 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 147,223 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 141,862 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

FRONT BRAKE IMMBALANCE ON LIMIT

HANDBRAKE LOW READING NEARSIDE REAR

SCREEN CRACKED

Pass 18 May 2015 132,667 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

crck in screen but not obscuring view

Pass 27 Feb 2014 108,559 miles

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

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

o/s/r light lens cracked but no white light showing

slight damage to n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 19 Mar 2013 93,581 miles

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

bonnet handle broken [bonnet can be opened using cable]

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 14 Mar 2013 93,581 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

bonnet handle broken [bonnet can be opened using cable]

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

play in centre propshaft bearing

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 65,292 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 51,076 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Mar 2011 51,076 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

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 TSO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 TSO, 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 TSO registered?

WU08 TSO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is WU08 TSO safe to buy?

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