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M8 LAB

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,656 mi
Last recorded137,656 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 LAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 137,656 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 121,955 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 121,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 98,302 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2024 98,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 79,293 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 79,284 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 61,464 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 61,037 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking faces corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Off side Parking brake grabbing slightly AND near side slight lazy in operation. There maybe an 'In-board' brake shoe or linkage fault arising. Please have it checked ASAP

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides of vehicle and especially after applying parking brake. There could be an 'in board' brake shoe/linkage fault arisng (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 52,211 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 33,012 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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M8 LAB is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 86,763 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 M8 LAB, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M8 LAB registered?

M8 LAB is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is M8 LAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 LAB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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