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S12 WLL

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,522 mi
Last recorded159,522 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 WLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 159,522 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 158,701 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 156,980 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 156,980 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 156,893 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 154,648 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 153,392 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 153,392 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 149,296 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 149,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 148,304 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 136,003 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 120,316 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 105,024 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 88,877 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 73,844 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 57,243 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 49,141 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 49,141 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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S12 WLL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S12 WLL, 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 S12 WLL registered?

S12 WLL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is S12 WLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 WLL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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