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SG08 VUO

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

221,553 mi
Last recorded221,553 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 VUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 221,553 miles

Offside Front advise heavy rust on brake pipe

both rear cv boots cracking

Fail 15 Jan 2021 221,544 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front advise heavy rust on brake pipe

Pass 3 Dec 2018 221,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear loading door wont open

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

battery lamp on dash

front and rear number plate damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2018 221,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear loading door wont open

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

battery lamp on dash

front and rear number plate damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2018 219,422 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play worn (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 219,411 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 219,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Rear differential has slight oil leak

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated but not likely to be misread

brake pip has oil on but no leak or loss of pressure

Pass 7 Oct 2016 210,987 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion numerous points (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 210,987 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion numerous points (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 199,040 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 199,040 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 184,133 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 154,452 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2013 154,322 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Oil level is low.

n/s/f tyre is bald on outer edge.

o/s/f steering arm has slight play at joint.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 122,976 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

advise heavy scores/scratches on windscreen(though not seriously restricting drivers view)

offside steering tie rod has slight play in a ball joint(inner)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 122,976 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

advise heavy scores/scratches on windscreen(though not seriously restricting drivers view)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread area

offside steering tie rod has slight play in a ball joint(inner)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 94,218 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 94,218 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

O/S TAIL LAMP CRACKED

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 VUO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SG08 VUO, 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 SG08 VUO registered?

SG08 VUO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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