MOT Status
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103,463 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
advise o/s/r brake disc corroded
advise rear brake discs corroded
advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SP08 RCO safe to buy?
The MOT history for SP08 RCO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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