MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,557 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged twisted (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage but not to cord
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear diff (axle) pinion oil seal leaking
brake pedal rubber pad worn
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Central Front exhaust silencer metal mounting bracket missing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak engine
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn ( change very soon) (3.5.1g)
Rear Oil leak diff
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine oil low
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Central Front exhaust silencer metal mounting bracket missing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak engine
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn ( change very soon) (3.5.1g)
Rear Oil leak diff
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine oil low
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust inners broken up & making noise
front brake discs worn
no oil showing on dipstick, 1 lt of 5w/30 low ash added to conduct emissions testing
rear number plate deteriorating
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust inners broken up & making noise
front brake discs worn
no oil showing on dipstick, 1 lt of 5w/30 low ash added to conduct emissions testing
rear number plate deteriorating
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine oil level low.
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ08 SZC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SZC, 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 SZC registered?
GJ08 SZC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2008.
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The MOT history for GJ08 SZC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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