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NJ08 GGX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,069 mi
Last recorded158,069 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 GGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2020 158,069 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 158,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 153,835 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 152,628 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 147,900 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on the edge

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 142,698 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 142,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 137,222 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 137,210 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 131,029 miles

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

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 1 Feb 2013 117,041 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 116,917 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 95,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 71,748 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 71,748 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 GGX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GGX, 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 GGX registered?

NJ08 GGX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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The MOT history for NJ08 GGX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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