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SB08 GJV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,527 mi
Last recorded127,527 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 GJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 127,527 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 124,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 124,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 121,313 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear lens damaged not effecting operation of lights

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 121,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear lens damaged not effecting operation of lights

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 117,495 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 117,492 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust braket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 112,005 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 112,003 miles

Brake performance not tested due to broken coil spring possibility of causing damage (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 105,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 100,518 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 100,518 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed sliding door (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 92,926 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 83,436 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 71,635 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 61,076 miles

long parking brake travel

Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,535 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 51,534 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 37,237 miles

both front tyres are wearing on outer edge.

slight corrosion to both rear brake discs.

slight pitting to various brake pipes.

tailpipe of exhaust is corroded.

tracking check is required.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 34,784 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 34,775 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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SB08 GJV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SB08 GJV, 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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SB08 GJV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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