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NJ08 GKO

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,090 mi
Last recorded114,090 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 114,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

underbody starting to show signs of corrosion but not considered excessive

Fail 30 Jan 2026 114,066 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment pedal (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front headlight discoloured

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

bonnet pull with plies

brake warning on dash

diff oil leak

ignition sticks on crack needs turning back

Pass 31 Jan 2025 112,622 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 108,775 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 104,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 99,506 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 99,505 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken 2x rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 92,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 82,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 81,378 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 81,378 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear pipe broken (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 79,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 78,132 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 75,297 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 15 Mar 2014 70,474 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 66,523 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 61,917 miles

offside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2011 57,087 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyres has a cut in sidewall but no cords showing

Fail 9 Mar 2011 57,087 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyres has a cut in sidewall but no cords showing

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 GKO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GKO, 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 GKO registered?

NJ08 GKO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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