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SM08 DDA

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

199,945 mi
Last recorded199,945 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 DDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 199,945 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 187,358 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 173,909 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 155,206 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 155,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 144,612 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 144,605 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

clamp missing from exhaust system

coolant fan broken

Pass 4 Aug 2014 134,190 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside wiper blade split and offside slightly deteriorated,advise replacement

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2013 11,765 miles

the nsf and osf tyres are worn on the outer edges

Fail 22 Apr 2013 111,757 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

the nsf and osf tyres are worn on the outer edges

Pass 20 Feb 2012 96,150 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 94,434 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 94,433 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 DDA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SM08 DDA, 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 DDA registered?

SM08 DDA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is SM08 DDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 DDA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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