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WX08 BLK

2008 Mercedes Minibus

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

178,015 mi
Last recorded178,015 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes Minibus100,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 178,015 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 178,015 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 178,015 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both (4.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Loose / damaged. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged 1st seat (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slight damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 176,353 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 179,039 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 5 Apr 2019 158,714 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 145,107 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint O/S/F (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 129,911 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 114,938 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 100,657 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 BLK is a 2008 Mercedes Minibus in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BLK, 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.

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What year was WX08 BLK registered?

WX08 BLK is a 2008 Mercedes Minibus, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is WX08 BLK safe to buy?

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