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SV08 WZM

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,696 mi
Last recorded130,696 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 WZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 130,696 miles

Central Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting various parts of chassis holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 125,808 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 121,651 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 121,629 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 117,303 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased both front to rear & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember / rear skirt heavily corroded and has multiple holes - advise repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 117,301 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides upper spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased both front to rear & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember / rear skirt heavily corroded and has multiple holes - advise repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 111,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear - rearmost section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides - possible brake disc problem (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple areas are corroded - rear is worst (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 111,244 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn unable to check steering rack play due to the play from the ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear - rearmost section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides - possible brake disc problem (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple areas are corroded - rear is worst (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 107,005 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Slight corrosion to handbrake cables. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Slight crack in line with driver but not affecting drivers view.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 103,424 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 97,377 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 92,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 86,659 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 78,408 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2014 73,079 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

handbrake compensator req lubrcation

no rear seats/seatbelts fitted at time of test

slight bind at front brakes and slight imbalance fault (sticky pads ??)

Fail 1 May 2014 73,079 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on edges

handbrake compensator req lubrcation

n/s headlamp aim on low limit

no rear seats/seatbelts fitted at time of test

slight bind at front brakes and slight imbalance fault (sticky pads ??)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 63,187 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 63,187 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 51,474 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 51,474 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 38,970 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 38,970 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little 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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SV08 WZM 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 63.6%.

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 SV08 WZM, 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 SV08 WZM registered?

SV08 WZM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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The MOT history for SV08 WZM shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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