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S20 OSP

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,505 mi
Last recorded164,505 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 OSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 164,505 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 161,554 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 158,852 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 154,780 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 151,818 miles

bulb malfunction light comes on in dash when side lights on.

front brake discs rusty lip inner surfaces.

n/s/f tyre worn edges 2-3mm.

o/s/f metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

o/s/f tyre worn edges and valve cracked/perished.

oil mist rear diff area.

Fail 20 Oct 2021 151,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

bulb malfunction light comes on in dash when side lights on.

front brake discs rusty lip inner surfaces.

n/s/f tyre worn edges 2-3mm.

o/s/f metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

o/s/f tyre worn edges and valve cracked/perished.

oil mist rear diff area.

Pass 23 Oct 2020 149,116 miles

All brake pipe ends in wheel arches have surface rust

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 146,517 miles

front brake discs rusty lip inner surfaces.

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge.

slight oil leak rear diff area.

various sections of metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 24 Oct 2018 141,167 miles

parking brake pedal has extensive travel.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 26 Oct 2017 136,435 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges.

various brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Fail 25 Oct 2017 136,434 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r brake disc rusty surface.

n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges.

various brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 112,572 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 88,205 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 88,205 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 65,511 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 65,511 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 49,301 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 38,436 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 26,312 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 26,156 miles

Offside Front 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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S20 OSP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red 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 S20 OSP, 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 S20 OSP registered?

S20 OSP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 February 2008.

Is S20 OSP safe to buy?

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