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SB08 XHN

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,677 mi
Last recorded98,677 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 98,677 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 95,740 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 95,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 89,345 miles

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))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 83,321 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

vehicle rusty underneath

Fail 14 Apr 2023 83,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust in poor condition

vehicle rusty underneath

Pass 25 Mar 2022 77,442 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 77,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 69,237 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 66,470 miles

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 63,616 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 60,402 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 54,416 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 44,890 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 44,890 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle ex box leaking (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear ex hanger broken (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 33,450 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 26,184 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 26,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2013 25,680 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 15,694 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 15,694 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 11,152 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 XHN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 SB08 XHN, 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 XHN registered?

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

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