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GJ08 SYW

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,427 mi
Last recorded71,427 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 SYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 71,427 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 68,116 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 65,760 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 65,760 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 62,611 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 62,611 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 58,699 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 58,699 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 52,663 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outside edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted/ scored ;advise replace (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 47,470 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 44,752 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Aug 2014 41,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 41,752 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 40,787 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres sidewalls perrished n/s damaged close to cords

both rear tyres perrished/worn

Pass 2 Oct 2013 40,787 miles

both front tyres sidewalls perrished n/s damaged close to cords

both rear tyres perrished/worn

Pass 20 Jul 2012 39,000 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 35,933 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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GJ08 SYW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GJ08 SYW, 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 GJ08 SYW registered?

GJ08 SYW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GJ08 SYW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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