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EY08 SZD

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

333,344 mi
Last recorded333,344 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 SZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 333,344 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE Offside ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 314,609 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 296,412 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 277,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 270,193 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 258,470 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 240,090 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 220,141 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 210,344 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 190,385 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 167,857 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 142,490 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 119,285 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 119,285 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 94,299 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 69,067 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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EY08 SZD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EY08 SZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY08 SZD registered?

EY08 SZD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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The MOT history for EY08 SZD shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EY08 SZD have outstanding finance?

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