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GJ08 SZR

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,215 mi
Last recorded49,215 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 SZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 49,215 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 44,036 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 39,500 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 39,500 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 34,973 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 33,628 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 32,621 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 32,132 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 30,058 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 28,775 miles

Brake pedal rubber has a slight split

Pass 28 Mar 2017 26,665 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 25,138 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 25,131 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 23,468 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 21,049 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 18,366 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 15,254 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 10,781 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 SZR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SZR, 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 SZR registered?

GJ08 SZR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 April 2008.

Is GJ08 SZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 SZR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ08 SZR have outstanding finance?

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