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J9 ERS

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

217,622 mi
Last recorded217,622 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 ERS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 217,622 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 189,356 miles

damage to windscreen slight

Fail 29 Apr 2016 189,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to windscreen slight

Pass 29 Apr 2015 160,354 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 160,354 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 May 2014 130,535 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 130,535 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 99,664 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 99,072 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 69,249 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 69,248 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J9 ERS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J9 ERS, 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 J9 ERS registered?

J9 ERS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is J9 ERS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 ERS shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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