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SP08 RCO

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,463 mi
Last recorded103,463 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 RCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 103,463 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2026 103,463 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 96,155 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 96,147 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2024 90,108 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 83,606 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor area where spring seats. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point/sill area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides/x2 pipes affected. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 83,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and bald on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor area where spring seats. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point/sill area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides/x2 pipes affected. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 77,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember heavily corroded ( more so at Offside spring area ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 76,900 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65 R16C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front section rear joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front wheel bearings not fully tested due to binding brakes

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember heavily corroded ( more so at Offside spring area ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 72,667 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2020 70,805 miles

advise rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 May 2019 68,931 miles

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 May 2018 65,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 7 May 2018 65,387 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 5 May 2017 62,268 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 62,172 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2016 59,323 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 56,500 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 56,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 52,927 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 49,332 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 45,756 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 40,298 miles

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

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

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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SP08 RCO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SP08 RCO, 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 SP08 RCO registered?

SP08 RCO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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