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B15 NCS

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

122,185 mi
Last recorded122,185 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 NCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 122,185 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 118,326 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 118,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 114,938 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 110,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 110,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 106,922 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 106,922 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 103,742 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 103,742 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 99,354 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 99,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 92,778 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 88,266 miles

Offside rear tyre perishing badly in tread area

Pass 20 Jun 2017 82,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 82,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 80,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is also perishing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 80,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is also perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 75,660 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 75,654 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2014 64,791 miles

no access to n/s/f and centre seatbelts

oil leak from rear axle

rear exhaust pipe support insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2013 53,079 miles

n/s/f tyre has run-flat damage on outter sidewall

no access to n/s and centre seatbelt

Fail 3 Jul 2013 53,033 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre has run-flat damage on outter sidewall

no access to n/s and centre seatbelt

Fail 18 Jun 2012 44,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 44,568 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 37,155 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 37,155 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B15 NCS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B15 NCS, 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 B15 NCS registered?

B15 NCS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is B15 NCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 NCS shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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