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SM08 DCF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,014 mi
Last recorded132,014 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 DCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 132,014 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 119,584 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

OFFSIDE REAR DIFF SEAL

Fail 24 Jul 2024 119,583 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded WITHIN 30CM OF ABS PUMP (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded CHASSIS LEG (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded CHASSIS LEG (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

OFFSIDE REAR DIFF SEAL

Pass 29 Jun 2023 105,224 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 105,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 82,118 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 82,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 81,767 miles

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

Emissions tested,no reading obtained

Pass 3 Dec 2020 77,720 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 77,677 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 67,625 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 67,513 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 64,101 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 64,101 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 58,010 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 53,948 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 51,262 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 49,890 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 47,285 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 45,925 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 42,363 miles

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 DCF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DCF, 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 DCF registered?

SM08 DCF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for SM08 DCF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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