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SH08 ERK

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Orange Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

215,083 mi
Last recorded215,083 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 ERK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 215,083 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor /repaired /undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to rear underbody /suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 214,969 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill /floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor /repaired /undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to rear underbody /suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 211,932 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody /sills /floor show signs of corrosion /undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 209,561 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and nearside and offside inner sills/ jacking points corroded/undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 208,006 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 206,520 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2022 206,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 195,808 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 187,041 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

offside front anti roll bar link arm rubber is slightly split - still preventing the ingress of dirt

offside rear light lens is broken not effecting the light out put or colour

slight chuffing sound in engine bay, suspect from an injector seal

Fail 12 Dec 2019 187,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

offside front anti roll bar link arm rubber is slightly split - still preventing the ingress of dirt

offside rear light lens is broken not effecting the light out put or colour

Pass 14 Dec 2018 178,742 miles

offside rear light lens is broken

offside rear tyre inner side wall is splitting - recommend replacing

slight chuffing in engine bay, suspect from an injector seal

Fail 14 Dec 2018 178,742 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective recommend replacing (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear light lens is broken

offside rear tyre inner side wall is splitting - recommend replacing

slight chuffing in engine bay, suspect from an injector seal

Pass 1 Dec 2017 171,241 miles

advise front brake discs worn and pads 60% worn approx

advise n/s wiper blade split on end

advise o/s/r brake pads low recommend replacement

advise o/s/r light unit damaged

advise oil leak

advise rear brake discs worn

Fail 1 Dec 2017 171,241 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front brake discs worn and pads 60% worn approx

advise n/s wiper blade split on end

advise o/s/r brake pads low recommend replacement

advise o/s/r light unit damaged

advise oil leak

advise rear brake discs worn

Pass 5 Dec 2016 162,518 miles

advise brake fluid below max mark

advise front brake discs slighty worn

advise o/s/r light lens damaged

advise rear brake discs worn and o/s/r brake pads look low

Fail 5 Dec 2016 162,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

advise brake fluid below max mark

advise front brake discs slighty worn

advise o/s/r light lens damaged

advise rear brake discs worn and o/s/r brake pads look low

Pass 1 Dec 2015 154,416 miles

o/s/r lamp cracked

Fail 1 Dec 2015 154,416 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2014 145,095 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 133,002 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management warning lamp staying on indicating a fault

Pass 3 Apr 2012 119,027 miles

toe bar electrics in op

Fail 3 Apr 2012 119,027 miles

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

toe bar electrics in op

Pass 4 May 2011 106,097 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 ERK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ERK, 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 ERK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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