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GJ08 SZC

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,557 mi
Last recorded158,557 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 SZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 158,557 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 144,389 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 144,389 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 130,822 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 130,819 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 117,982 miles

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.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 101,544 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 86,073 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 65,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 65,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2011 49,494 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 49,494 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 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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