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SH08 EKX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

158,716 mi
Last recorded158,716 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 158,716 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 152,607 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 152,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 147,169 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 147,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 141,148 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 137,362 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 132,109 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 116,997 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Sep 2017 116,997 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 92,545 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 92,534 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 72,936 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 72,936 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 64,225 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 55,356 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 45,203 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 45,200 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2011
Fail 15 Jul 2011

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 EKX 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 65%.

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 SH08 EKX, 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 EKX registered?

SH08 EKX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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