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SG08 CHT

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,531 mi
Last recorded155,531 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 CHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 155,531 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2024 152,799 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 152,798 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured by bike rack (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 145,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 137,953 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 130,753 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 122,624 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2019 116,758 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 111,721 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 106,056 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 97,253 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 97,253 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 91,137 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 85,950 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 85,855 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 78,616 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 70,737 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 70,737 miles

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

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 52,570 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 52,570 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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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SG08 CHT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SG08 CHT, 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

How do I check the history of SG08 CHT?

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What year was SG08 CHT registered?

SG08 CHT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is SG08 CHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG08 CHT shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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