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W14 JWC

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

232,287 mi
Last recorded232,287 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW14 JWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 232,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 223,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 216,275 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 216,275 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 211,642 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 207,700 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 203,741 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 200,717 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 188,891 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive os of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 173,232 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 158,764 miles

Centre stop lamp faulty

EML is lit

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs corroded and o/s/r backing plate corroded and damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2016 158,764 miles

Centre stop lamp faulty

EML is lit

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb fitted s bray (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs corroded and o/s/r backing plate corroded and damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2015 140,394 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 139,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 118,858 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 101,573 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2012 69,864 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 59,163 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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W14 JWC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W14 JWC, 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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W14 JWC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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