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WX08 BJK

2008 Mercedes Minibus

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

105,630 mi
Last recorded105,630 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes Minibus100,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 BJK
MakeMercedes
ModelMinibus
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 105,630 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 102,431 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 102,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nyloc nut not fully on (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nyloc nut not fully on (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 100,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 100,568 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust system insecure (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 158,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 151,698 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 148,518 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 142,840 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 142,840 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bolt sheared & replaced (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 83,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 83,025 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 82,966 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 82,960 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 75,291 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes worn.

Lift in both front lower ball joints.

Nearside passenger door does not operate from switch but opens and closes as intended manually.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 56,339 miles

Offside front tyre low tread on inner edge

Offside rear spray suppression damaged

Slight wear in offside front anti roll bar bush

Slight wear in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 4 Nov 2015 56,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre low tread on inner edge

Offside rear spray suppression damaged

Slight wear in offside front anti roll bar bush

Slight wear in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 10 Nov 2014 42,491 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 34,660 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 27,277 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 19,186 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 13,440 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 8,838 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2009 4,164 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Minibus?

Based on 1,162 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
8,560
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18
brake binding 12
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 9
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WX08 BJK is a 2008 Mercedes Minibus in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes Minibus models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 100,758 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 Minibus fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX08 BJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes Minibus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX08 BJK registered?

WX08 BJK is a 2008 Mercedes Minibus, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is WX08 BJK safe to buy?

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