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SW08JRU
2008 MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2148cc
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- Registration SW08JRU
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model VITO
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
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- Expires 23 Sep 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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98 Total Defects Recorded
24 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 221,121 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
23 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 221,085 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill excessive corrosion under sliding door. (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Repair near drivers seat/seat belt. underside not fully welded. (6.1.1 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting points corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Side step insecure.
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Spring mounting repaired/covered. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))
26 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 221,024 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Sill corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Sill corroded
- Offside Side step insecure but not likely to fall
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Corrosion - marked with chalk jacking point
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Corrosion - marked with chalk jacking point
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
16 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 212,579 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
26 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 212,579 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Other passenger door does not latch securely closed Sliding door (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Back doors/boot access (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
17 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 210,184 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
12 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 205,795 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 186,986 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2022 10 Jun 202620 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 186,986 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases as pipe joins back box (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
3 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 174,350 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2021 10 Jun 202627 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 171,197 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2020 10 Jun 202622 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 171,169 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 168,202 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2019 10 Jun 202621 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 155,847 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2018 10 Jun 202614 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 144,838 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Steering system slightly rough steering wheel/rack rough lock to lock (2.2.D.1)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
27 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 126,574 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 107,808 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 107,808 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
19 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 95,459 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2014 10 Jun 202618 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 95,459 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
28 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 767,798 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2013 10 Jun 202627 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 76,779 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
25 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,668 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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SW08JRU was registered on 2008-07-30
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