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SM08 WRP

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

312,154 mi
Last recorded312,154 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 WRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 312,154 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 312,146 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no reading (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 312,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no reading (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced beside spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced beside spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 295,623 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 285,143 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 285,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 272,280 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 271,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2019 256,262 miles

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

exhaust thin

Pass 23 Apr 2018 244,586 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 233,618 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 216,194 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 193,785 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 193,785 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 163,444 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 130,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 130,918 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 101,366 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,690 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 36,443 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 WRP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WRP, 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 WRP registered?

SM08 WRP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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