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FL08 SFU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,908 mi
Last recorded162,908 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 SFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 162,908 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 155,798 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 155,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded m/cyl to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end and rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 152,354 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 147,943 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from ABS to o/s/f caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2022 143,140 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 143,140 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 137,240 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 132,781 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 125,000 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 115,010 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 115,010 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 108,529 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 92,456 miles

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

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 Jan 2016 92,456 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault esp lamp on (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 77,274 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 66,025 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 52,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r coilspring locating coil missing

Pass 27 Jan 2012 36,835 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 28,374 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

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 SFU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL08 SFU, 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 FL08 SFU registered?

FL08 SFU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is FL08 SFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 SFU shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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