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RE08 TOU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

39,422 mi
Last recorded39,422 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 TOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 39,422 miles

Front Suspension general corrosion

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2025 39,325 miles

Front Suspension general corrosion

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 39,323 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension general corrosion

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 38,350 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension general corrosion

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 38,348 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension general corrosion

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 38,278 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 37,166 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 35,011 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 34,439 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 34,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 33,643 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 33,643 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 32,532 miles

items removed from windscreen

Pass 8 Jan 2016 31,312 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 31,312 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 28,677 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 25,749 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 23,495 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 20,653 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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RE08 TOU 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 73.7%.

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 RE08 TOU, 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 RE08 TOU registered?

RE08 TOU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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