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SV08 OGZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,055 mi
Last recorded129,055 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 OGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 129,055 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Innerwing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Innerwing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting repair covered in underseal (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 129,051 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Innerwing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Innerwing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting repair covered in underseal (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 134,819 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced innerwing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced innerwing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Rear crossmember repair covered in thick underseal.

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal N/S and O/S at crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 134,817 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel foot handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose catch to seat (7.1.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced innerwing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced innerwing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal N/S and O/S at crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 118,229 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2023 107,032 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 86,475 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 76,026 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 76,017 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 75,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 74,106 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 74,096 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 68,873 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 68,867 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 64,639 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 64,639 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 60,657 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 55,378 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 47,554 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,080 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 26,638 miles

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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SV08 OGZ 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 71.4%.

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 SV08 OGZ, 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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SV08 OGZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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