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SC08 WVS

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

282,334 mi
Last recorded282,334 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 282,334 miles

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

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

Meter No.- 16-07122

Pass 28 Nov 2023 249,893 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 227,387 miles

Offside Rear Brake Disc Back Plate Corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2021 200,841 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 179,362 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 179,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 134,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Meter No.- 16-07122

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 109,756 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2018 109,702 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 105,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 95,634 miles

Oil leak o/s of engine. ()

Pass 12 May 2017 89,968 miles

Front wipers not in correct parking position

Fail 12 May 2017 89,956 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 87,510 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 87,475 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 79,218 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 73,970 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 73,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 67,088 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 58,075 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 51,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 43,561 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 33,035 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 22,853 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 17,692 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 416 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 WVS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC08 WVS registered?

SC08 WVS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is SC08 WVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 WVS shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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