MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
247,867 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
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))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
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)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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SM08 DBU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 May 2008.
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