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SB08 XHC

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,111 mi
Last recorded102,111 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 XHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 102,111 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking points corroded on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edges on both sides New tyres rqd (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill under door step rotted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Oct 2020 98,811 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking points corroded on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill rotted under door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 90,209 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 78,791 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 78,791 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre+rear bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement NS+OS front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 72,239 miles

Central Propshaft universal joint worn

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 72,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket on cat (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Propshaft universal joint worn

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2015 64,404 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 58,298 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 50,413 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 50,344 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 42,021 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 42,021 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 May 2011 29,001 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 29,001 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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SB08 XHC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XHC, 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 SB08 XHC registered?

SB08 XHC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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