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FJ08 RHF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vario

Orange Diesel 4249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

256,630 mi
Last recorded256,630 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vario110,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 RHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 256,630 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 256,630 miles

Nearside Front Outer Passenger's seat insecure Seat mount cracked (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox sump retaining bolt missing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake chamber push rod dust seal damaged

Nearside Rear Stabilizer bar bush worn excessively

Offside Rear Brake chamber push rod dust seal damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2018 232,727 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 213,236 miles

Nearside Rear spray flap insecure/corroded

Offside Rear brake chamber dust boot split

side step corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2016 191,097 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 191,097 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 163,573 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 137,420 miles

pass side step floor corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2014 137,420 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

pass side step floor corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 112,159 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 112,159 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/s rear wheelarch insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2012 81,745 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 81,702 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 57,580 miles

rear inner tyres worn n/side and o/side

Pass 11 Mar 2010 38,865 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 21,149 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vario?

Based on 6,027 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
14,839
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Registration plate lamp not working 65
position lamp(s) not working 50
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm 49
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FJ08 RHF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vario in Orange with a 4,249cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 110,108 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 Vario fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ08 RHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vario typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ08 RHF registered?

FJ08 RHF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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