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SFZ 2226

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,329 mi
Last recorded150,329 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFZ 2226
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 150,329 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 150,329 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 141,337 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 132,173 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 124,415 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 124,415 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear registration lamp not working.

Pass 20 Mar 2018 123,036 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 123,006 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 113,549 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 102,170 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 92,079 miles

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Upper Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 81,101 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 81,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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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SFZ 2226 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SFZ 2226, 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 SFZ 2226 registered?

SFZ 2226 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is SFZ 2226 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFZ 2226 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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