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2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,174 mi
Last recorded80,174 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 MPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 80,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 80,174 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 78,546 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 74,352 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 70,357 miles

Long hand brake travel

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 64,284 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 64,284 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 58,024 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 49,966 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 36,412 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 25,308 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 24,805 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 24,075 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 21,149 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 21,149 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 18,232 miles

Gearbox mounting bolts loose

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 18,232 miles

Gearbox mounting bolts loose

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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2 MPG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 2 MPG, 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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2 MPG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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