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WX08 BLV

2008 Mercedes Minibus

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

244,153 mi
Last recorded244,153 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes Minibus100,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2023 244,153 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

vin plate sticker not acceptable, vin taken from bulk head

Pass 20 Dec 2021 129,855 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 124,626 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 119,807 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 114,077 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 103,984 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 93,336 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play inner rack end joint (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 84,328 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 76,518 miles

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

oil leak

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 BLV is a 2008 Mercedes Minibus in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BLV, 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

How do I check the history of WX08 BLV?

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What year was WX08 BLV registered?

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

Is WX08 BLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX08 BLV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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