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NJ08 GAO

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,546 mi
Last recorded169,546 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 GAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 169,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 168,428 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 163,236 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slight damage and loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 163,235 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slight damage and loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 157,650 miles

tyresworn close to legal limit allround

Fail 27 Sep 2022 157,600 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 153,905 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 149,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 145,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 139,771 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 127,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (uneven wear heavier to inner edge) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has Uneven wear - heavier to inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb losing colouring (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Exhaust Pipe appears to be rubbing against Offside Rear Drive shaft

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm approx (uneven wear heavier to inner edge) (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Converted to day/camper van ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 127,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge heavily worn exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Dash Info message warning (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (uneven wear heavier to inner edge) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has Uneven wear - heavier to inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb losing colouring (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Exhaust Pipe appears to be rubbing against Offside Rear Drive shaft

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm approx (uneven wear heavier to inner edge) (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Converted to day/camper van ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 102,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 102,460 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord showing (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 68,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres have worn off outer edges

rear brake disks are corroded/worn

Fail 3 Mar 2015 68,451 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres have worn off outer edges

rear brake disks are corroded/worn

Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,439 miles

Both rear tyres over half worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2014 55,439 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres over half worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 45,956 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 41,266 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 35,708 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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NJ08 GAO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NJ08 GAO, 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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NJ08 GAO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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