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SF08 CPV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

202,065 mi
Last recorded202,065 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 CPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 202,065 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 202,056 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 196,431 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt three

Fail 8 Mar 2021 196,410 miles

Nearside Other passenger door does not latch securely closed sliding (6.2.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt three

Pass 12 Mar 2020 192,141 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 192,119 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 185,277 miles

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

n/s/r inner wheel rim damaged

o/s/f strut top bearing noisy

poor damping both front shock absorbers

slight oil leak at front

Fail 4 Mar 2019 185,250 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded various (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/r inner wheel rim damaged

o/s/f strut top bearing noisy

poor damping both front shock absorbers

slight oil leak at front

Pass 2 Mar 2018 176,579 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 176,579 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 169,340 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Propshaft universal joint worn

bonnet release broken

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 160,729 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 117,420 miles

long parking brake travel

Pass 23 Jul 2013 85,476 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 72,586 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 72,586 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 49,315 miles

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

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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SF08 CPV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SF08 CPV, 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 SF08 CPV registered?

SF08 CPV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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