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M12 OSO

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,703 mi
Last recorded157,703 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 OSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 157,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 156,389 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 151,932 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 146,776 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 144,422 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 141,895 miles

limited reserve travel available on foot handbrake

Pass 12 Sep 2019 136,913 miles

Nearside Front brake hose twisted

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 136,913 miles

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

Nearside Front brake hose twisted

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 124,794 miles

Engine covers

Fail 31 Aug 2018 124,794 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Engine covers

Pass 31 Aug 2017 102,886 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 102,886 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 94,103 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2016 94,103 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 86,466 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 86,466 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 77,285 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 77,285 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 24 Sep 2013 63,726 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 53,186 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 42,594 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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M12 OSO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M12 OSO, 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 M12 OSO registered?

M12 OSO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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The MOT history for M12 OSO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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