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SL08 OFZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

193,949 mi
Last recorded193,949 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 OFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 193,949 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 191,659 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 184,934 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 177,448 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn all ()

Rear diff bad oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyre inner edges (4.1.E.1)

brake pad sensor on dash

windscreen scored

Fail 3 Apr 2018 177,440 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front inner wing cover damaged and insecure

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn all ()

Rear diff bad oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyre inner edges (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear faces (3.5.1i)

brake pad sensor on dash

windscreen scored

Pass 5 Apr 2017 163,409 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack end

rear diff slight oil leak.

Fail 5 Apr 2017 163,405 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage light cluster broken. (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack end

rear diff slight oil leak.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 148,495 miles

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

rear diff leaking

Fail 7 Apr 2016 148,491 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

brake pad sensor insecure

rear diff leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2015 134,811 miles

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

both rear brake back plates holed and corroded.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 120,531 miles

bonnet cable handle missing.

front and rear side lamps cannot be turned of but not a reason for refusal.

Fail 2 Apr 2014 120,526 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

bonnet cable handle missing.

front and rear side lamps cannot be turned of but not a reason for refusal.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 104,270 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 77,607 miles

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

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 4 Mar 2011 58,065 miles

Nearside 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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SL08 OFZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SL08 OFZ, 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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SL08 OFZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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