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WU08 TZG

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

186,385 mi
Last recorded186,385 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 186,385 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 168,558 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 168,557 miles

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

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

Central Rear Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 45,653 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 130,925 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 130,925 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 96,685 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 96,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 96,621 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 96,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2017 85,088 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 74,302 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 74,302 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 66,029 miles

N/S/F Tyre has sidewall damage

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 66,029 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/F Tyre has sidewall damage

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 56,007 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,901 miles

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

PAS resorvoir cap missing

Slight leak from rear diff

Fail 19 Sep 2012 46,875 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

PAS resorvoir cap missing

Slight leak from rear diff

Pass 22 Sep 2011 36,132 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 TZG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TZG, 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

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What year was WU08 TZG registered?

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

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The MOT history for WU08 TZG shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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