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FP08 SXO

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,275 mi
Last recorded105,275 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 SXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 105,275 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 105,097 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 99,241 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged works ok (7.1.2 (d))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair fronts imbalance nearside lower (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 May 2024 92,381 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 87,410 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 78,027 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 73,162 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 68,724 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 61,067 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 61,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 53,910 miles

rear diff leaking from seals

Pass 18 Apr 2017 48,924 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 42,965 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 36,670 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 36,670 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 30,203 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 25,699 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 213 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 17,413 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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FP08 SXO 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 FP08 SXO, 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 FP08 SXO registered?

FP08 SXO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is FP08 SXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP08 SXO 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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