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SP08 RHE

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,249 mi
Last recorded143,249 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 143,249 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner tie rod slight play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225 55 17 c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded front to back

Pass 17 Aug 2024 140,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 136,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 131,041 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 131,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2021 126,267 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 126,212 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2020 121,389 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 117,190 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 110,662 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre tread depth getting low (2.8mm)

Fail 14 Aug 2018 110,662 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre tread depth getting low (2.8mm)

Pass 12 Aug 2017 102,436 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 97,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 91,611 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 83,063 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 77,211 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 62,270 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 62,266 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 62,263 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 60,482 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 60,482 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 RHE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 SP08 RHE, 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 RHE registered?

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

Is SP08 RHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP08 RHE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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