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SC08 LFG

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

245,006 mi
Last recorded245,006 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 LFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 245,006 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 245,006 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 234,043 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 234,035 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Ex play centre UJ (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Electric windows not working

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Nearside Hand brake reading low

Pass 12 Jan 2023 225,124 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 220,154 miles

Nearside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 220,153 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 213,948 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 201,197 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 x at abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 201,196 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 x at abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 189,992 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 189,992 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 177,568 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 177,550 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Rear Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Central Rear Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 169,878 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 165,756 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 155,819 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 155,819 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 126,760 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 126,750 miles

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

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 99,827 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 99,827 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 69,369 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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SC08 LFG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 SC08 LFG, 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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SC08 LFG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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