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SP08 RFL

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

219,658 mi
Last recorded219,658 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 RFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 219,658 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 219,153 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON ON DASH FRONT AND REAR PADS OK

N/S/F INNER SILL CORRODED AND HOLED

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test REAR ROW UNCLIPED FROM FLOOR ()

Fail 12 Jul 2024 219,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON ON DASH FRONT AND REAR PADS OK

N/S/F INNER SILL CORRODED AND HOLED

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test REAR ROW UNCLIPED FROM FLOOR ()

Pass 14 Jul 2023 218,354 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON PADS OK

EXHAUST FOULING UNDER SIDE OF CHASSIS

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 218,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Undertray likely to become detached HEAT SHIELD (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON PADS OK

EXHAUST FOULING UNDER SIDE OF CHASSIS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 216,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 215,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 8 Feb 2019 212,767 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 208,727 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 206,505 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jan 2017 206,501 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 190,283 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

play in offside front inner rack joint

Pass 16 May 2015 168,727 miles

Brake pad wear sensor light on

E.M.L ON

Fail 15 May 2015 168,699 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Brake pad wear sensor light on

E.M.L ON

Pass 12 Nov 2014 155,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pad warning lamp on

managment light on

Fail 12 Nov 2014 155,632 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pad warning lamp on

managment light on

Pass 11 May 2013 98,760 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 81,633 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 79,175 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 79,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 52,575 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 52,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 RFL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RFL, 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 RFL registered?

SP08 RFL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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