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WU08 TWD

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

162,845 mi
Last recorded162,845 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 162,845 miles

Front both jacking points corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2023 162,543 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 161,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & Offside Front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & Offside Front - jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & Offside Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 158,762 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 156,826 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Mar 2020 156,826 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2019 153,654 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 148,107 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit & outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 143,767 miles

offside front brake pipe slightly rusted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 137,971 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 130,535 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 122,577 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 113,560 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 101,831 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 90,686 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 TWD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 TWD, 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 TWD?

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What year was WU08 TWD registered?

WU08 TWD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is WU08 TWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 TWD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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