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J555 RLE

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,520 mi
Last recorded137,520 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 RLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 137,520 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2026 137,516 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2026 137,504 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 130,748 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 130,747 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 124,089 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 121,097 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 118,626 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 114,891 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 111,360 miles

Offside Head light full of condensation

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 108,449 miles

underside rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2018 105,540 miles

nearside rear hand brake reading low

Pass 26 Jun 2017 102,900 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge (recommend attention)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 98,900 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 92,900 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2014 83,525 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 83,473 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 72,167 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 72,153 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2012 57,502 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 41,093 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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J555 RLE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J555 RLE, 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 J555 RLE registered?

J555 RLE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is J555 RLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J555 RLE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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