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2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,615 mi
Last recorded126,615 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 VPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 126,615 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 nearside and offside ()

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 121,777 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside ()

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 116,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 113,162 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 109,845 miles

both front suspension arms corroded

oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2021 109,443 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

both front suspension arms corroded

oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2021 109,177 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 101,667 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 101,665 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injectors (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 88,632 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 88,628 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 79,462 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 69,380 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 69,379 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ESP on

Pass 22 Apr 2016 56,706 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 56,706 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 45,798 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 45,798 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 31,036 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 31,036 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 27,517 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 27,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

front discs badly worn

Pass 24 Feb 2012 20,335 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 14,377 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 VPN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VPN, 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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WU08 VPN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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