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NH08 VKJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

156,809 mi
Last recorded156,809 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 VKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 156,809 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 156,809 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 147,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 147,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 141,759 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 141,737 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 133,956 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 133,956 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2017 126,114 miles

Central Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 26 May 2016 117,643 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Fail 26 May 2016 117,643 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pad warning light on

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 109,877 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe cracked

Fail 29 May 2015 109,859 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear exhaust tail pipe cracked

Pass 31 May 2014 102,607 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 29 May 2014 102,602 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

brake pad warning light on

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 30 May 2013 96,640 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 4 May 2012 90,494 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 59,777 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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NH08 VKJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NH08 VKJ, 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 NH08 VKJ registered?

NH08 VKJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is NH08 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH08 VKJ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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