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SM08 DBU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

247,867 mi
Last recorded247,867 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 DBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2025 247,867 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 228,424 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 226,122 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 220,379 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow to react (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 220,378 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow to react (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 210,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

park brake travel

Pass 16 Sep 2020 199,552 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

park brake travel

Fail 16 Sep 2020 199,552 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

park brake travel

Pass 20 Sep 2019 188,954 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

park brake travel

smell of diesel under bonnet

Fail 19 Sep 2019 188,954 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

park brake travel

smell of diesel under bonnet

Pass 6 Sep 2018 178,188 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 6 Sep 2018 178,188 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 168,766 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 156,357 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 148,137 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 148,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 140,325 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 123,654 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Jul 2014 104,130 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 88,971 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 76,538 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 62,601 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 62,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 50,781 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 50,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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SM08 DBU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SM08 DBU, 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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What year was SM08 DBU registered?

SM08 DBU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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