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P20 NSC

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

214,935 mi
Last recorded214,935 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 NSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 214,935 miles

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

Offside Front Fog Light Not Working(not a testable item due to vehicle age)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 214,931 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Fog Light Not Working(not a testable item due to vehicle age)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 190,530 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 190,527 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 174,550 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 174,548 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 154,102 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 137,126 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 121,368 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jun 2020 111,356 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 111,356 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Centre front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 108,229 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 92,501 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 92,500 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken ring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 86,765 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 86,543 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe going into middle box (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 77,591 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 77,487 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken ring (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken ring (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 70,722 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 67,066 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 56,153 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 48,129 miles

Nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

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

Pass 27 May 2011 41,566 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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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P20 NSC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 P20 NSC, 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 P20 NSC registered?

P20 NSC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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