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S8 VGG

2014 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,609 mi
Last recorded149,609 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito103,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 VGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 149,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 149,608 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

COOLANT LOW

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

PARK BRAKE REQS ADJUSTING

Pass 16 Oct 2024 121,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/65x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2024 121,526 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/65x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 115,817 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 108,488 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 106,100 miles

EMISSIONS TOO LOW TOO BE DETECTED

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 106,100 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

EMISSIONS TOO LOW TOO BE DETECTED

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 94,892 miles

Emissions too low to be defected

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 94,892 miles

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

Emissions too low to be defected

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 78,837 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 78,837 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 61,582 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 45,397 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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S8 VGG is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 103,888 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 VGG, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S8 VGG registered?

S8 VGG is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2014.

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