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WV08 WZU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

157,941 mi
Last recorded157,941 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 WZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 157,941 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 157,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded O/S/F AND N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 142,842 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 101,574 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 98,156 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 92,979 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 88,726 miles

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

Pad wear light on dashboard

Pass 24 Jan 2020 85,526 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 85,526 miles

Position lamp not working Replaced Bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 76,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 76,388 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 69,596 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 69,403 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 69,403 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 39,658 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 37,070 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 34,274 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 32,658 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 31,596 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 29,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 29,118 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 24,062 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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WV08 WZU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 WV08 WZU, 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 WZU registered?

WV08 WZU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WV08 WZU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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