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RE08 TPF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,090 mi
Last recorded79,090 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 79,090 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 76,857 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 74,910 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 73,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

upper and lower covers fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2021 73,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 72,766 miles

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2019 69,174 miles

upper and lower covers fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2019 69,174 miles

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

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 62,503 miles

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Mar 2017 55,714 miles

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

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

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 52,368 miles

upper and lower cdovers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,565 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 37,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2012 30,803 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 24,293 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 TPF 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 87.5%.

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 TPF, 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 RE08 TPF registered?

RE08 TPF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is RE08 TPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 TPF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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