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P17 DMO

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

251,843 mi
Last recorded251,843 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 DMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 251,843 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 240,495 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 226,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 218,551 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 208,990 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 208,990 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 196,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

low effort recorded on o/s rear parking brake

Fail 15 Jun 2021 196,309 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

low effort recorded on o/s rear parking brake

Pass 17 Jun 2020 187,806 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 176,368 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 163,935 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 152,254 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 141,010 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 141,010 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 125,391 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 105,758 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 92,743 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 83,223 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 83,223 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 69,819 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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P17 DMO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P17 DMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P17 DMO registered?

P17 DMO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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