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B17 PTE

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,787 mi
Last recorded134,787 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 PTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 134,787 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 130,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 130,652 miles

Front Power steering component modification unsafe (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 128,887 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 128,887 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 189,808 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 189,808 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust clamps x2 missing

Pass 18 Aug 2022 103,925 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 85,767 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 85,724 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 85,700 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 84,849 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 30 Sep 2017 84,849 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 24 Sep 2016 77,946 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal anti-slip worn

Pass 19 Aug 2015 70,251 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 65,780 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 60,987 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 50,471 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 50,471 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 34,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B17 PTE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B17 PTE, 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 B17 PTE registered?

B17 PTE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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