CarVerify

Free Car Check

SG08 CLM

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,776 mi
Last recorded123,776 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 CLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 123,776 miles

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

general under body corrosion

off side drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 9 Nov 2022 122,900 miles

Offside Rear light unit lens damaged.

Offside drive shaft seal leaking.

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

some under body corrosion.

Pass 17 Nov 2021 122,103 miles

Offside drive shaft seal leaking

some under body corrosion

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2020 120,985 miles

Offside Rear light unit cracked

Fail 4 Nov 2020 120,985 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear light unit cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2019 120,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate catching brake disc.

Offside Rear light unit has some damage.

Offside headlamp has water ingress.

rear brake discs, inner faces corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2018 118,792 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 117,541 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 117,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 115,110 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 103,763 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 83,627 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 83,626 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 67,492 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 67,492 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 60,389 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light on.

Exh tail pipe rusty.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 51,058 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 37,715 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 37,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SG08 CLM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 CLM, 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 CLM?

You can check the full history of SG08 CLM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SG08 CLM registered?

SG08 CLM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SG08 CLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG08 CLM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SG08 CLM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SG08 CLM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.