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DE08 TGJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,342 mi
Last recorded146,342 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 TGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 146,342 miles

front brakes slight binding

rear brake discs worn

slight play in front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 11 Nov 2020 142,135 miles

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

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Front Stone chip windscreen

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))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 142,135 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Front Stone chip windscreen

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))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 138,819 miles

Offside differential oil seal leaking

Fail 23 Oct 2019 138,819 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside differential oil seal leaking

park brake effort low both sides

Pass 25 Jul 2018 135,886 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 132,475 miles

Nearside Front shocker bounces but not leaking

Fail 11 May 2017 132,474 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box and tail pipe broken (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front shocker bounces but not leaking

Pass 8 Jun 2016 130,263 miles

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 10 Jun 2015 124,287 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 11,717 miles

rear pads low and rear discs worn

Pass 20 Mar 2013 108,344 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 80,334 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 36,485 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 34,530 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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DE08 TGJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE08 TGJ, 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 DE08 TGJ registered?

DE08 TGJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is DE08 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 TGJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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