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WU08 VPL

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,997 mi
Last recorded82,997 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 VPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 82,997 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 82,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 80,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 80,651 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaitor twisted and torn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle inner door handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack twisted and torn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure drivers door trim missing (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 78,907 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 75,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 71,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Cracking in Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Cracking in Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 71,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror Surround (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Cracking in Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Cracking in Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 69,569 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 63,202 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 56,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 56,000 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 50,494 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 50,494 miles

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 45,277 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 39,873 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 39,873 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 37,159 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 33,386 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 29,163 miles

nsf tyre worn on edges 225/55/17

osf tyre worn on edges 225/55/17

Pass 11 Feb 2012 24,132 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 19,319 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 VPL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VPL, 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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What year was WU08 VPL registered?

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

Is WU08 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 VPL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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