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M14 VTO

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,753 mi
Last recorded119,753 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 VTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 119,753 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 117,516 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 13 Apr 2023 113,816 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 113,806 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt receiver not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 111,632 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering componant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 111,615 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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 6 Apr 2021 107,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2021 107,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 105,041 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 105,041 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 91,045 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 3 Oct 2017 77,051 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 73,221 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 70,022 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 55,038 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 45,496 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,724 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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M14 VTO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M14 VTO, 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 M14 VTO registered?

M14 VTO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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