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FL08 SFJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,938 mi
Last recorded140,938 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 SFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 140,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also slightly wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front and rear jacking points mounting area corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 140,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also slightly wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front and rear jacking points mounting area corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 130,257 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (jacking point corroded) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (slight corrosion) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (both rear jacking points slight corrosion) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 130,191 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (jacking point corroded) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (slight corrosion) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (both rear jacking points slight corrosion) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 119,899 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 113,438 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 113,432 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2019 108,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 108,342 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 99,410 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 90,826 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 90,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 80,842 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 21 Nov 2016 80,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Nov 2015 69,709 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 69,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 64,185 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 64,185 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 50,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

center exhaust box is cracked around the weld

Fail 23 Apr 2014 50,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

center exhaust box is cracked around the weld

Pass 24 Apr 2013 39,597 miles

minor leak of exhaust gases

rear number plate only has fixings on one side

Fail 24 Apr 2013 39,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

minor leak of exhaust gases

rear number plate only has fixings on one side

Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,423 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 21,193 miles

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

Offside Front 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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FL08 SFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 FL08 SFJ, 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 FL08 SFJ registered?

FL08 SFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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