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FJ08 MTV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

249,061 mi
Last recorded249,061 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 MTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2025 249,061 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2025 249,061 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2024 223,130 miles

Front Nearside and Offside front inner

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 196,663 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in undersealer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2022 171,308 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 168,089 miles

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

engine management indicates a fault

Pass 17 Jul 2020 158,585 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 155,285 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 155,279 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers not parking correctly (3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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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FJ08 MTV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FJ08 MTV, 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 FJ08 MTV registered?

FJ08 MTV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is FJ08 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ08 MTV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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