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S44 RYD

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

288,858 mi
Last recorded288,858 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 RYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 288,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Bearing rough on lock to lock .

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 288,762 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Bearing rough on lock to lock .

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 275,839 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 258,378 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively middle one (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 258,377 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively middle one (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 245,182 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 226,412 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 207,865 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 207,865 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 191,056 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 174,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 May 2019 174,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 May 2018 156,102 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 138,943 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 138,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 122,897 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2015 105,388 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 87,703 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 72,023 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 56,137 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 43,195 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 43,123 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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S44 RYD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S44 RYD, 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 S44 RYD registered?

S44 RYD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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