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WU08 VMG

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

196,454 mi
Last recorded196,454 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 VMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 196,454 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 191,307 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 191,307 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 183,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 183,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 170,077 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 169,999 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 162,352 miles

FRONT WIPERS; poor condition.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 159,288 miles

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall damage

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 157,034 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 157,033 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 142,076 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 121,915 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 101,007 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 83,056 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 70,258 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust blowing from two slip joints

knock in steering

Fail 15 Mar 2011 70,524 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust blowing from two slip joints

knock in steering

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 VMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VMG, 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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How do I check the history of WU08 VMG?

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What year was WU08 VMG registered?

WU08 VMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is WU08 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 VMG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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