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RE08 TRV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

266,562 mi
Last recorded266,562 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 266,562 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Inner sills corroding

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 257,550 miles

Inner sills corroding

Metal brake components corroding

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 249,005 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 249,004 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 240,999 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 232,306 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 223,376 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 212,078 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 212,028 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 200,369 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 193,252 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion on offside rear brake disc

Fail 14 Mar 2017 193,252 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on offside rear brake disc

Pass 22 Jun 2016 187,950 miles

front brake discs worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside front tyre

washers weak

Pass 24 Feb 2016 186,970 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre has cut to inner sidewall

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Mar 2015 173,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 173,814 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 152,203 miles

poor head light beam patterns

Fail 18 Mar 2014 152,201 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

poor head light beam patterns

Pass 28 Mar 2013 128,138 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 86,447 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 TRV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TRV, 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 TRV registered?

RE08 TRV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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