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SP08 RGV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

247,317 mi
Last recorded247,317 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 247,317 miles

Front Inner sills corroded.

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Crossmember corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2025 247,278 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner sills corroded.

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Crossmember corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2024 245,861 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 245,861 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 243,690 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Floor/sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 241,019 miles

Brake pipes have applied protection

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

Nearside Side step missing. Mounting brackets exposed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jul 2022 241,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Brake pipes have applied protection

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

Nearside Side step missing. Mounting brackets exposed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jun 2021 238,900 miles

Brake pipes have applied protection

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jun 2021 238,895 miles

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

Brake pipes have applied protection

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jun 2020 234,324 miles

Brake pipes have applied protection

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jun 2020 234,324 miles

Brake pipes have applied protection

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 232,580 miles

Brake pipes have applied protection

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear passenger seats missing at time of test

Pass 9 Oct 2018 225,698 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 9 Oct 2018 225,695 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID lights fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Oct 2017 214,492 miles

Brake pipes have applied protection

Pass 22 Sep 2016 202,341 miles

Gearbox mounting defective rear diff bushes slightly perished ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 185,073 miles

Nearside headlight condensation

Offside Front inner steering rack joint play

engine oil leaks

Pass 30 Sep 2014 159,813 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 133,605 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 108,974 miles

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

studs fitted to rear tyres

Fail 31 Oct 2012 108,974 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

studs fitted to rear tyres

Pass 2 Nov 2011 80,519 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 57,283 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 57,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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 RGV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RGV, 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 RGV registered?

SP08 RGV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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