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SM08 WRT

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,502 mi
Last recorded88,502 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 WRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 88,502 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear outer edge - 225/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 81,106 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 74,111 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 69,683 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 64,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre@2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 58,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm close to cords inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 58,025 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm close to cords inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 50,404 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 50,402 miles

Emissions not tested due to major blow exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 44,706 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 44,705 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear hand brake low reading

Pass 14 Dec 2017 38,523 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 30,858 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 30,855 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split on outer sidewall exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished but no cords exposed at time of test

Pass 7 Apr 2016 30,665 miles

oil leak

oil mist rear diff area

Pass 1 Aug 2013 30,459 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 29,333 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WRT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WRT, 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 WRT registered?

SM08 WRT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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The MOT history for SM08 WRT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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