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RE08 TPU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

242,913 mi
Last recorded242,913 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 242,913 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 213,738 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity CRACKED AND WATER INGRESS (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 192,283 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 192,283 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 173,661 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 132,671 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 109,654 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

long travel park brake pedal

park brake not locking wheels during roller brake test

Pass 24 May 2018 103,049 miles

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

long travel park brake pedal

park brake not locking offside wheel during roller brake test

screen chipped

Pass 18 May 2017 94,600 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 85,906 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 74,196 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 62,204 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 62,204 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 48,860 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2012 39,026 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 31,511 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 TPU 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 TPU, 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 TPU registered?

RE08 TPU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is RE08 TPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 TPU 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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