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SG08 VUT

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,086 mi
Last recorded160,086 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 160,086 miles

Front Corrosion to inner sills

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 153,853 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 148,649 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2022 141,813 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 135,063 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 135,063 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 129,071 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 129,071 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 129,032 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 74,375 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 60,084 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 60,067 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 VUT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VUT, 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 SG08 VUT registered?

SG08 VUT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is SG08 VUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG08 VUT shows 12 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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