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W40 NLS

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

186,036 mi
Last recorded186,036 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW40 NLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 186,036 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 183,614 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 181,389 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 176,587 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 173,779 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 171,547 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 170,461 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 169,458 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 166,896 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking and perished on inner and outer sidewalls

Fail 19 Jul 2018 166,894 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

both rear tyres cracking and perished on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 8 Feb 2017 163,337 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Both tyres perished

Fail 8 Feb 2017 163,337 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Both tyres perished

Pass 1 Mar 2016 160,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 151,450 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 143,268 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 137,524 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 136,706 miles

Oil leak

front and rear number plates are blistered but still can be read

Pass 2 Apr 2011 105,163 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 105,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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W40 NLS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W40 NLS, 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 W40 NLS registered?

W40 NLS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 April 2008.

Is W40 NLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W40 NLS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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