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VO07 SJB

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

164,181 mi
Last recorded164,181 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO07 SJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 164,181 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 157,665 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 157,665 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 151,890 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis outrigger jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear springs top mountings areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear under sills areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 151,886 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis outrigger jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear springs top mountings areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear under sills areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 143,317 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 143,317 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 130,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 110,340 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 110,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 109,939 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 107,754 miles

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

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

nearside front jacking point corroding

Pass 23 Oct 2018 104,682 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 97,122 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 97,120 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle at radiator (2.3.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 90,769 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 86,304 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 80,355 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 70,742 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 66,378 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 53,935 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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VO07 SJB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,098cc 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 VO07 SJB, 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 VO07 SJB registered?

VO07 SJB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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