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V17 OMK

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

215,899 mi
Last recorded215,899 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV17 OMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 215,899 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 215,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 214,126 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MASTER CYLINDER TO ABS PUMP (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MASTER CYLINDER TO ABS PUMP (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 214,124 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 56% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT SECTION OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT SECTION OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PEDAL CREEPS TO FLOOR ON RBT

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MASTER CYLINDER TO ABS PUMP (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MASTER CYLINDER TO ABS PUMP (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 213,182 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 213,182 miles

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2022 211,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 211,221 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 206,695 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 202,823 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 202,823 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 194,901 miles

Nearside and offside rear discs corroded but not affecting efforts

Pass 7 Jun 2018 186,987 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 186,977 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexable brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexable brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 174,274 miles

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 174,274 miles

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 164,910 miles

Different size wheels fitted on front and back

Esp light on

Traction control light on

Fail 26 May 2016 164,549 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Different size wheels fitted on front and back

Esp light on

Traction control light on

Pass 21 May 2015 145,053 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 145,053 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 133,123 miles

rear tyres wearing on inside

Pass 24 May 2013 129,154 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2012 95,678 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 95,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 72,219 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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V17 OMK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V17 OMK, 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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V17 OMK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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