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SP08RCU
2008 MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2148cc
General Information
- Registration SP08RCU
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model VITO
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
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- Expired 15 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
14
Passes
4
Failures
77.78%
Pass Rate
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75 Total Defects Recorded
27 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 250,235 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
23 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 246,904 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 246,876 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis has 2 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
4 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 240,225 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside been undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
15 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 232,077 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Vehicle underside has slight corrosion all over
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
14 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 224,099 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brakes (1.2.1 (e))
6 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 224,054 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brakes (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 212,970 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2021 15 Jun 202621 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 201,047 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
23 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 183,912 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 168,539 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear number plate is starting to deteriorate
- Offside Front steering rack end has very slight play
25 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 154,035 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2017 15 Jun 202620 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 135,515 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2016 15 Jun 202621 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 118,746 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
21 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 104,120 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
16 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 103,924 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
16 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,155 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2013 15 Jun 20269 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 71,595 MI
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SP08RCU was registered on 2008-05-23
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