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NJ08 GAU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,940 mi
Last recorded129,940 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 GAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 129,940 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 128,864 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 128,762 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 127,980 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 127,266 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 126,790 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 125,673 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 124,366 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 122,880 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 119,363 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded strongly advise (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 119,297 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded strongly advise (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit and wearing thin on edges

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 110,974 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 102,437 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 102,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 93,230 miles

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

both rear drive shaft seals weeping oil

Pass 15 Apr 2013 77,496 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 59,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2011 37,979 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 GAU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 NJ08 GAU, 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 NJ08 GAU registered?

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

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The MOT history for NJ08 GAU 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.

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