MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
402,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged side mirror outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged side mirror outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Lower central exaust box sligtly damaged on casing
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged on casing both side (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower central exaust box sligtly damaged on casing
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged on casing both side (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear facing centre seat. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
difficult to select gears
screen chipped
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box corroded and slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Spare tyre defective ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split can be seen when vehicle is jacked up (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Spare tyre defective ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
n/s/f wheel arch cover fouling brake hose
Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear facing seats (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear facing seats (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SH08 EMJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 EMJ, 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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SH08 EMJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 August 2008.
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