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WU08 TYO

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

206,589 mi
Last recorded206,589 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 206,589 miles

chip in screen

diesel injector area damp

Fail 23 Feb 2022 206,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

chip in screen

diesel injector area damp

Pass 17 Feb 2021 191,103 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

front anti roll bar D bush's worn and have slight play

long travel parking brake

Fail 16 Feb 2021 191,103 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

front anti roll bar D bush's worn and have slight play

long travel parking brake

Pass 10 Mar 2020 176,994 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 159,576 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2018 144,438 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2018 144,247 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2017 129,453 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 9 Mar 2016 115,019 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 99,982 miles

chips in screen

Pass 3 Mar 2014 83,895 miles

chip in screen

nearside front tyre worn edges

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2013 68,240 miles

long travel handbrake

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2012 51,516 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 36,270 miles

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

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 TYO 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 80%.

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 TYO, 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 TYO?

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What year was WU08 TYO registered?

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

Is WU08 TYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 TYO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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