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NJ08 GHG

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,285 mi
Last recorded156,285 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 156,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

park brake efficiency test just passed at 17%, needs repair or adjustment

Pass 19 Feb 2022 156,111 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 155,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 145,985 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre joint marked yellow (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 138,497 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 138,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2017 132,796 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 122,504 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front Has nail in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Smell of exhaust fumes in engine compartment ? Requires investigating

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 May 2016 125,504 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front Has nail in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Smell of exhaust fumes in engine compartment ? Requires investigating

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 117,231 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 117,231 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 11,770 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 96,916 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 80,056 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 62,227 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 GHG 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 80%.

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 GHG, 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 GHG registered?

NJ08 GHG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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