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2008 MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
General Information
- Registration SP08RCO
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model VITO
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
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- Expires 11 Sep 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 96,155 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2026 15 Jun 20269 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 96,147 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
12 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 90,108 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2025 15 Jun 20261 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 83,606 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor area where spring seats. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides/x2 pipes affected. (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point/sill area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
29 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 83,538 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and bald on edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides/x2 pipes affected. (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point/sill area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor area where spring seats. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
9 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 77,101 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember heavily corroded ( more so at Offside spring area ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
1 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 76,900 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65 R16C (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front section rear joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember heavily corroded ( more so at Offside spring area ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front wheel bearings not fully tested due to binding brakes
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
14 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 72,667 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- advise o/s/r brake disc corroded
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
12 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 70,805 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- advise rear brake discs corroded
19 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 68,931 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
8 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 65,393 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 65,387 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge
5 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,268 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2018 15 Jun 20261 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 62,172 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
9 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,323 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2017 15 Jun 202630 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,500 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2016 15 Jun 202619 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 56,500 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,927 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,332 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2014 15 Jun 202619 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,756 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2013 15 Jun 202618 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,298 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SP08RCO was registered on 2008-05-23
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