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V12 PNA

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,773 mi
Last recorded122,773 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 PNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 122,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 122,773 miles

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 109,928 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 99,851 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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))

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

corrosion throughout vehicle under body and components

Fail 24 Feb 2024 99,851 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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))

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

corrosion throughout vehicle under body and components

Pass 11 Feb 2023 94,146 miles

Front both front brakes binding

Nearside Front brake disc bent

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 85,136 miles

Nearside Front loading side door bottom runner worn

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake binding 42% (1.2.1 (f))

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

bonnet catch inside the van faulty

boost leak

engine oil on minimum

oil leak from engine

service light on

Fail 18 Jan 2022 85,136 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe completely snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front loading side door bottom runner worn

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake binding 42% (1.2.1 (f))

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

bonnet catch inside the van faulty

boost leak

engine oil on minimum

oil leak from engine

service light on

Pass 8 Jan 2021 78,641 miles

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

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

connect catch not attached to internal handle and cable very tight (seized)

exhaust flexi joint from dpf to center section worn very badly and ready to snap off

oil leak from lower near side of engine ,possibly sump gasket

Pass 9 Jan 2020 73,360 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 73,352 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 60,686 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 60,686 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 49,886 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

no smoke test D P F Fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2017 49,886 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

no smoke test D P F Fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2016 45,061 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 40,209 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 40,209 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 31,188 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)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 25,096 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 25,096 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 20,592 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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V12 PNA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V12 PNA, 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 V12 PNA registered?

V12 PNA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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