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YJ08 BSX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,287 mi
Last recorded142,287 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 BSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 142,287 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 135,683 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 127,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 117,630 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 117,630 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 107,979 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 103,213 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 97,329 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 92,447 miles

Nearside Front 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))

exhaust bracket corroded away

Pass 13 Jul 2018 89,231 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 89,231 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 76,023 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 64,074 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 62,574 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 62,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 57,562 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded / pitted

slight corrossion offside front brake pipe

Pass 11 Feb 2014 54,014 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 49,525 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 41,817 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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YJ08 BSX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YJ08 BSX, 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 YJ08 BSX registered?

YJ08 BSX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is YJ08 BSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ08 BSX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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