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AO08 BYJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,019 mi
Last recorded100,019 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 BYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 100,019 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 95,407 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 88,776 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 86,693 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 85,444 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 81,125 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 81,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2019 74,615 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 69,252 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket snapped

middle exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 63,251 miles

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

middle exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 53,725 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 53,725 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases JOINT (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust system not adequately supported BOTH CLAMPS WHICH HOLD SYSTEM TOGETHER MISSING (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

obstuctions to drivers view in swept area removed prior to test

Pass 27 Mar 2015 50,965 miles

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 45,076 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 39,662 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 35,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Apr 2011 29,080 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 29,058 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet release stiff opperation

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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AO08 BYJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO08 BYJ, 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 AO08 BYJ registered?

AO08 BYJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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