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W12 STR

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,434 mi
Last recorded188,434 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 STR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 188,434 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 188,434 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 170,295 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 159,449 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 136,070 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear bumper skin missing,no sharp edges

rear lights damaged,not affecting anything

Fail 11 Dec 2020 136,068 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear bumper skin missing,no sharp edges

rear lights damaged,not affecting anything

Pass 13 Dec 2019 128,068 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 123,740 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 123,740 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens broken, showing white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 113,082 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 113,082 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer corroded through (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 102,327 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 102,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 94,287 miles

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

engine light on dash

Pass 23 Dec 2014 80,802 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 80,802 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 70,574 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres scuffed and damaged on outer sidewalls

Fail 6 Jan 2014 70,574 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres scuffed and damaged on outer sidewalls

Pass 9 Jan 2013 65,777 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 57,619 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 52,594 miles

Nearside Front 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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W12 STR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W12 STR, 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 W12 STR registered?

W12 STR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 August 2008.

Is W12 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 STR shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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