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SIG 3994

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,195 mi
Last recorded164,195 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 3994
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2026 164,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 164,135 miles

Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner body sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

the parking brake performance is poor at 16% this being the minimum effort needed

Pass 6 May 2022 164,120 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 163,719 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 163,594 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 163,594 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 158,279 miles

all tyres only just legal on inner edge

corrosion on rear of main brake pipes

o/s handbrake effort BORDERLINE

Pass 23 Aug 2018 145,632 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 132,195 miles

handbrake effort and travel

Pass 26 Aug 2016 122,091 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 108,579 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 97,423 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 83,457 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 71,735 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 71,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 57,166 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 57,166 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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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SIG 3994 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SIG 3994, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SIG 3994?

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What year was SIG 3994 registered?

SIG 3994 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SIG 3994 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIG 3994 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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