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SG08 VVE

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

205,177 mi
Last recorded205,177 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 VVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 205,177 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

pad warning light on

windscreen cracked below swept zone

Pass 3 Nov 2016 195,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 189,035 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded slightly

pitting around edges of front and rear brake discs

Fail 1 Oct 2015 189,035 miles

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded slightly

pitting around edges of front and rear brake discs

Pass 29 Apr 2014 176,418 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 176,418 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 165,623 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 155,220 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Apr 2011 114,862 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 114,862 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front number plate slight water damage

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 VVE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VVE, 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 VVE registered?

SG08 VVE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is SG08 VVE safe to buy?

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