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AA56 SKA

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,863 mi
Last recorded190,863 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA56 SKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 190,863 miles

Emissions tested and passed; further readings too low to be registered by DSM

Fail 30 Jun 2026 190,857 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Emissions tested and passed; further readings too low to be registered by DSM

Pass 1 Jul 2025 188,118 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 185,359 miles

Oil temperature not taken for emissions test

Fail 19 Jun 2024 185,356 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Oil temperature not taken for emissions test

Pass 12 Jun 2023 101,880 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 178,828 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 174,009 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 168,963 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 161,360 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 154,128 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 149,960 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 149,960 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 141,134 miles

o/s park effort low when compared to n/s effort.

Pass 18 Dec 2014 126,958 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 126,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

spare tyre incorrect size 205/65/r16 correct tyre size 225/60/r16

Pass 18 Dec 2013 110,092 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear tyre sizes/profile not matched.

Fail 16 Dec 2013 110,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear tyre sizes/profile not matched.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 96,356 miles

both front brake discs worn/lipped.

front and rear tyres are not matched sizes.

Fail 17 Dec 2012 96,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front brake discs worn/lipped.

front and rear tyres are not matched sizes.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 82,065 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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AA56 SKA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AA56 SKA, 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 AA56 SKA registered?

AA56 SKA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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