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FR05 JAY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

232,183 mi
Last recorded232,183 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR05 JAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 232,183 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 226,993 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 219,286 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 210,710 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside - front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside front - outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (chassis area's) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front brake pads are worn more than the nearside

Pass 12 Mar 2022 200,248 miles

nearside & offside rear light clusters cracked

Fail 10 Mar 2022 200,239 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

nearside & offside rear light clusters cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2021 184,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from drive shaft from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

air con pipe leaking

Pass 11 Feb 2020 172,267 miles

Offside Rear lamp slightly damage

Fail 7 Feb 2020 172,163 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack drivers front screen (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp slightly damage

Pass 5 Feb 2019 157,913 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 157,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt pretensioner deployed second row (7.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 145,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 145,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 63,111 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 63,111 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 52,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R and N/S/R tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 52,325 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R and N/S/R tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 43,454 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 43,450 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 34,901 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 26,254 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 26,249 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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FR05 JAY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FR05 JAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FR05 JAY registered?

FR05 JAY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 April 2008.

Is FR05 JAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR05 JAY shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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