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PS08 NER

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

252,473 mi
Last recorded252,473 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS08 NER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 252,473 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 243,007 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 235,073 miles

Brake pads wear warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 223,267 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 223,267 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 205,814 miles

Offside Front inner steering rod play

Pass 18 Jan 2021 191,827 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2020 185,728 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 176,105 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2017 165,712 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 156,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 145,639 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 136,742 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2014 136,634 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 123,854 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 114,160 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 107,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 107,275 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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PS08 NER is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PS08 NER, 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 PS08 NER registered?

PS08 NER is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 December 2008.

Is PS08 NER safe to buy?

The MOT history for PS08 NER shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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