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SH08 EKV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

151,663 mi
Last recorded151,663 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 EKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 151,663 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front jacking points are starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jan 2025 145,212 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front jacking points are corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2024 137,056 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front jacking points are starting to corrode

parking brake only just met required effort suggesting that brakes require repair or adjustment

Pass 5 Jan 2023 130,315 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 124,601 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 118,925 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 118,917 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 113,618 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 113,616 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 104,650 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 97,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/75R16 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 95,443 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 88,705 miles

Chips in screen.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 85,258 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front brake binding

Pass 18 Jul 2013 81,548 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 81,548 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 70,604 miles

nearside rear park readings low

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 59,855 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 28,603 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 264 miles

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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SH08 EKV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SH08 EKV, 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 SH08 EKV registered?

SH08 EKV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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