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T123 PSL

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

161,331 mi
Last recorded161,331 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT123 PSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 161,331 miles

minor corrosion to underside and components

Fail 22 Jun 2026 161,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

minor corrosion to underside and components

Pass 17 Apr 2025 145,903 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 145,901 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 137,787 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 137,775 miles

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

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

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

Rear diff misting off oil

Pass 22 Mar 2023 128,743 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 117,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 117,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 111,119 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 111,077 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 107,360 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 102,955 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear - at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 99,142 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 99,139 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear exhaust hanger corroded/detached

Pass 14 Mar 2017 95,374 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 89,818 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 89,818 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 84,731 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 79,593 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 79,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 74,372 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 67,210 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 55,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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T123 PSL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 T123 PSL, 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 T123 PSL registered?

T123 PSL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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