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SM08 WRX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,762 mi
Last recorded172,762 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 172,762 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 155,604 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 155,598 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 139,108 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 122,310 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 122,310 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 100,713 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 88,156 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 69,550 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

noise from offside rear brake

rear brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 23 Jul 2011 51,730 miles

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

a light smell of fuel from under bonnet

both front tyres wearing uneven

small cut to nearside front tyre inner wall

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 WRX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM08 WRX registered?

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

Is SM08 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 WRX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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