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WV08 OXS

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,792 mi
Last recorded225,792 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 OXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 225,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing the edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc corroding

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

Rear all second row seat belts slow to retract

oil weeping from rear diff

Fail 4 Feb 2026 225,784 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlamps seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotational tyre fitted facing wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing the edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc corroding

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

Rear all second row seat belts slow to retract

oil weeping from rear diff

Pass 12 Dec 2024 216,687 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive ON LIMIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.2.1 (e))

all 3 rear seat belts and nearside front seat belts have a slow retract

Fail 4 Dec 2024 216,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall - marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive ON LIMIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.2.1 (e))

all 3 rear seat belts and nearside front seat belts have a slow retract

Pass 16 Nov 2023 191,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

service brake pedal has travel

Pass 16 Dec 2022 169,819 miles

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

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

rear diff mounting deterioration

Fail 15 Dec 2022 169,819 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

rear diff mounting deterioration

Pass 9 Dec 2021 158,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 158,332 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 154,849 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2019 150,784 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 150,784 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 145,873 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 141,066 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 141,066 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 136,105 miles

Nearside front Tyre wearing on outer tread.

Offside rear Tyre wearing on inner tread.

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 131,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt.

Engine covers.

Offside rear Tyre wearing on inner tread.

Fail 1 Dec 2015 131,367 miles

Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt.

Engine covers.

Offside and nearside front Tyres wearing smooth on inner and outer treads.

Offside rear Tyre wearing on inner tread.

Oil leak.

Pass 3 Dec 2014 126,338 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 121,318 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 116,054 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 116,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 100,268 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 75,962 miles

diesel smoke test carried out reading too low to register

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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WV08 OXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WV08 OXS, 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 WV08 OXS registered?

WV08 OXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is WV08 OXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 OXS shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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