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BJ08 ZNX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

172,366 mi
Last recorded172,366 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 ZNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 172,366 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner sill holed & corroded not within 30cm of prescribed areas

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill & wheel arch corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to all jacking points

Fail 17 Oct 2023 172,365 miles

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner sill holed & corroded not within 30cm of prescribed areas

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill & wheel arch corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to all jacking points

Pass 10 Oct 2022 166,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to front and rear chassis rails

corrosion to front and rear jacking points

corrosion to offside rear outer sill/wheel arch

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 3 Oct 2022 166,928 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to front and rear chassis rails

corrosion to front and rear jacking points

corrosion to offside rear outer sill/wheel arch

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Oct 2021 161,262 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

both front tyres worn outer edges

corrosion to chassis raails

corrosion to front and rear jacking mounts

corrosion to nearside front inner sill

Fail 6 Oct 2021 161,262 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres worn outer edges

corrosion to chassis raails

corrosion to front and rear jacking mounts

corrosion to nearside front inner sill

Pass 7 Oct 2020 158,541 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 158,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working and offside (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment (7.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 135,850 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 135,850 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 132,758 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 127,990 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 127,989 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 105,518 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 83,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 83,487 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 74,312 miles

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn low

Fail 9 Sep 2013 74,312 miles

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

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn low

Pass 11 Sep 2012 56,733 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 55,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 48,357 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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BJ08 ZNX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ08 ZNX, 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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BJ08 ZNX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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