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WU08 VOF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

313,244 mi
Last recorded313,244 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 VOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 313,244 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Tailgate slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 313,244 miles

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Sliding door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Sliding door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Tailgate slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 218,188 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 261,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear lamp unit cracked

both rear tyres perished outer edge

front number plate cracked

Fail 3 Apr 2017 261,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear lamp unit cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perished outer edge

front number plate cracked

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 232,835 miles

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

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

all brake pipe starting to rusty

Fail 5 Apr 2016 232,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

all brake pipe starting to rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2015 205,245 miles

Fuel flap loose

Nearside rear lamp slightly cracked

Offside front wheel arch damage

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 173,616 miles

Front bumper insecure on nearside corner

Front number plate cracked

Nearside rear lamp unit cracked

Nearside seatbelt buckle cover loose

Offside rear panel damage

Fail 10 Mar 2014 173,616 miles

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

Front bumper insecure on nearside corner

Front number plate cracked

Nearside rear lamp unit cracked

Nearside seatbelt buckle cover loose

Offside rear panel damage

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 143,260 miles

Both front tyres wearing low and starting to crack outer wall

Front wipers smearing

Hole in offside rear body panel

Slight crack on front number plate

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 10 Apr 2012 116,299 miles

condensation in o/s/f headlamp and effecting the beam image slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2011 87,541 miles

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

Fail 8 Mar 2011 86,869 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Advise not to Drive Vehicle on Road with Bold Tyre

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 VOF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VOF, 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 VOF?

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What year was WU08 VOF registered?

WU08 VOF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is WU08 VOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 VOF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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