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M4 OTL

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,398 mi
Last recorded76,398 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

RegistrationM4 OTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 76,398 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 73,647 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 69,603 miles

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

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

Offside Front Metal brake pipe nut corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive Right hand side of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamps not working.

Fail 30 Sep 2024 69,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Metal brake pipe nut corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive Right hand side of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamps not working.

Pass 3 Oct 2023 64,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 61,365 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 56,361 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency low compared to nearside rear.

Pass 5 Oct 2020 52,792 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 52,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 46,382 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 39,590 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 39,557 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 32,836 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 27,587 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 25,109 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 20,342 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 15,939 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 13,355 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 13,355 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 11,329 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 11,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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M4 OTL 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 76.2%.

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 M4 OTL, 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 M4 OTL registered?

M4 OTL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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The MOT history for M4 OTL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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