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SC08 HTP

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

185,823 mi
Last recorded185,823 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 HTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 185,823 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 180,519 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 167,940 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 155,245 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 146,169 miles

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 143,140 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres starting to wear low, cracking & perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Handbrake has free play, still functional & has reserve travel.

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn low, cracking & perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 140,062 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 131,032 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated excess travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 122,165 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 122,158 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 121,954 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 121,604 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 115,441 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2013 104,371 miles

0/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

Fail 30 Dec 2013 104,371 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

0/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 24 Dec 2012 91,261 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 91,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 73,870 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 73,860 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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SC08 HTP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SC08 HTP, 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 SC08 HTP registered?

SC08 HTP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 July 2008.

Is SC08 HTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 HTP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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