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NJ08 GBO

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,631 mi
Last recorded132,631 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 132,631 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 132,630 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 130,306 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 130,290 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 123,739 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 123,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 116,236 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brakes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 116,234 miles

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brakes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 108,524 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 96,683 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 96,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 88,611 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 88,611 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 77,570 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 71,464 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre brake light in/op

Fail 7 Mar 2014 71,464 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre brake light in/op

Pass 25 Feb 2013 62,942 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 50,943 miles

engine has llight oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2011 39,853 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 39,838 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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 GBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NJ08 GBO, 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 GBO registered?

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

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