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SV08 OHL

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

181,565 mi
Last recorded181,565 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 OHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 181,565 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 173,656 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 173,656 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 165,770 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 156,776 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 146,264 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 137,238 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 137,238 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 118,910 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 109,383 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 98,629 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 86,768 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 72,783 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 61,485 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 45,526 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 45,264 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 OHL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV08 OHL registered?

SV08 OHL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is SV08 OHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV08 OHL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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