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SW08 JOH

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

243,054 mi
Last recorded243,054 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 JOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 243,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 231,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 216,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 207,664 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 194,491 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 176,329 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both (1.3.1 (c))

all under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Fail 11 Oct 2020 176,329 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both (1.3.1 (c))

all under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2019 175,252 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 164,365 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 164,347 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 150,376 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 134,359 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on edges (4.1.E.1)

eps warning light stays on

offside front brake wire looms incorrcly fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2016 134,359 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on edges (4.1.E.1)

eps warning light stays on

offside front brake wire looms incorrcly fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2015 124,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 113,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 102,872 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 102,872 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

prop shaft joint badly worn

Pass 23 Jul 2012 80,994 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 80,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 57,594 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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SW08 JOH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SW08 JOH, 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 SW08 JOH registered?

SW08 JOH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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