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SL08 OGH

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,276 mi
Last recorded144,276 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 OGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 144,276 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 138,065 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm front mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 131,527 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 131,525 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner brake pipes on the clips corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 124,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 116,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 22 Mar 2022 116,699 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Mar 2021 109,468 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2020 105,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff mounting has slight movement/ worn

Rear tail pipe corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

surface rust underbody

Fail 7 Mar 2020 105,654 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface rust underbody

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff mounting has slight movement/ worn

Rear tail pipe corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 96,758 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive both rear diff drive shaft seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside turbo inter cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated slight play in universal column joints (2.2.2 (c))

rear differential stabilising mount bush has excessive movement

Fail 16 Mar 2019 96,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive both rear diff drive shaft seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside turbo inter cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated slight play in universal column joints (2.2.2 (c))

rear differential stabilising mount bush has excessive movement

Pass 13 Mar 2018 86,887 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 86,887 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 78,348 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner friction surface corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 68,736 miles

center uj on the prop deteriorated

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 18 Mar 2015 61,118 miles

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

Tracking needs checking

Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,012 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 26 Mar 2014 51,997 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2013 42,730 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 30 Mar 2012 34,713 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 34,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2011 27,204 miles

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2011 27,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

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 OGH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL08 OGH, 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 OGH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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