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DG08 RJZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

210,119 mi
Last recorded210,119 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 RJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 210,119 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 210,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 206,522 miles

Offside Front metal brake pipe in arch corroded

Offside Front steering arm/rack end slight movement

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

both headlamp lens's slightly deteriorated

both rear brake disc's corroded not affecting efforts at time of test

brake wear indicator on dash

Fail 23 Sep 2024 206,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D shape bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D shape bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front metal brake pipe in arch corroded

Offside Front steering arm/rack end slight movement

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

both headlamp lens's slightly deteriorated

both rear brake disc's corroded not affecting efforts at time of test

brake wear indicator on dash

Pass 4 Oct 2023 205,509 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes to brake hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes to and from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" shape bush slight play/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body corroding needs good oil spray to help

Fail 3 Oct 2023 205,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes to brake hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes to and from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" shape bush slight play/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body corroding needs good oil spray to help

Pass 5 Oct 2022 204,918 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall split but no cords visible at time of test

both front brake disc's corroded not affecting brake efforts at time of test

both front headlamp lens's deteriorated

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

slight movement in both front steering arms

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2022 204,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding 95%effort with no brakes applied suspect handbrake sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding offside 82% effort with no brakes applied suspect parking brake sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre sidewall split but no cords visible at time of test

both front brake disc's corroded not affecting brake efforts at time of test

both front headlamp lens's deteriorated

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear brake disc's corroded not effecting brake efforts at time of test

slight movement in both front steering arms

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2021 204,860 miles

light movement in both steering arms

slight movement in both front anti roll bar "D" shape bushes.

under body starting to corrode.

Fail 28 Sep 2021 204,858 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

light movement in both steering arms

under body starting to corrode.

Pass 26 Sep 2020 198,924 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 178,355 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 165,374 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 165,374 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 150,762 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 136,937 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 121,086 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 97,200 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 72,147 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 72,147 miles

Outer Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2012 45,180 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 41,534 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

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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DG08 RJZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DG08 RJZ, 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 DG08 RJZ registered?

DG08 RJZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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