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M1 WFL

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,893 mi
Last recorded129,893 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 WFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 129,893 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 126,167 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 122,791 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 119,844 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 116,265 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 113,747 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 110,893 miles

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 25 Sep 2019 105,355 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear centre row presented with seat down and luggage area full unable to test seat and seat belt

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

exhaust tailpipe deteriorating

Pass 9 Oct 2018 102,650 miles

chip in front windscreen

rear exhaust tailpipe has hair line crack

Pass 9 Oct 2017 99,670 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak rear axle pinion seal leaking

Fail 9 Oct 2017 99,670 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak rear axle pinion seal leaking

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 90,104 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 89,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Outer unable to unfold passenger seat mechanism jammed

Fail 5 Oct 2015 89,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Outer unable to unfold passenger seat mechanism jammed

Pass 23 Oct 2013 63,641 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 52,679 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cuts rear tyres

rear axle oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2012 52,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cuts rear tyres

rear axle oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2011 42,926 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 42,926 miles

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

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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M1 WFL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M1 WFL, 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 M1 WFL registered?

M1 WFL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 October 2008.

Is M1 WFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M1 WFL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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