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S8 RAO

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,759 mi
Last recorded118,759 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 RAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 118,759 miles

Central Exhaust system showing signs of age

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 115,764 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 115,726 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2024 113,400 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 113,400 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror back (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 102,097 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 102,097 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 94,004 miles

Nearside mirror cover broken/damage

Fail 19 Jan 2022 94,004 miles

Nearside mirror cover broken/damage

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 71,432 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

tape covering broken nearside door mirror

Fail 18 Nov 2020 71,432 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror is damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 71,427 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury MIRROR BACK MISSING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) 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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S8 RAO is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 86,763 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 S8 RAO, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S8 RAO registered?

S8 RAO is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 October 2017.

Is S8 RAO safe to buy?

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