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NJ08 GGY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

249,709 mi
Last recorded249,709 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 249,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner sills holed but not prescribed area

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 249,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure Heavily corroded (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner sills holed but not prescribed area

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 239,473 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not withing prescribed area

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

play in inner tie rod ends both sides

underside of vehicle corroded slightly

Fail 22 Oct 2024 239,473 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not withing prescribed area

play in inner tie rod ends both sides

underside of vehicle corroded slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2023 235,548 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 230,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears/front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

o/s front brake lagging slightly

rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2021 221,428 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

diff weeping

o/s rear brake lagging slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2020 210,612 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +deteriorated rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

brake discs slightly deteriorated

non ply rated tyres fitted

o/s front front tyre has small lump to sidewall

rear diff weeping+slight engine oil leakage

Pass 7 Jan 2020 200,285 miles

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

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

brake discs showing slight deterioration+exhaust tail

n/s headlamp slightly deteriorated

rear diff weeping

Pass 8 Mar 2019 193,959 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust tail deteriorated

parking brake travel

Pass 14 Mar 2018 179,630 miles

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

brake discs showing slight deterioration

n/s front brake binding on LIMIT

n/s wiperblade deteriorated

o/s front brake has slight bind

pas steering fluid leak

Pass 2 Mar 2017 167,123 miles

n/s rear brake has slight bind

o/s front tyre has slight damage to treaded area

rear tires have slightly uneven treadwear

Pass 15 Mar 2016 158,158 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel on limit (3.1.6b)

o/s front tyre wearing lower on edge

Pass 10 Mar 2015 140,902 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

indicator/wiper stalk slightly faulty

o/s front tyre wearing low on raised edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 118,040 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear hanbrake performance slightly poor+slightly noisey in operation

slight bind on n/s front brake

wiper split

Pass 11 Mar 2013 100,396 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 100,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 84,010 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 61,991 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 GGY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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