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NJ08 GLF

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

70,274 mi
Last recorded70,274 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 70,274 miles

rear brake pads look to be low

Pass 19 Aug 2025 67,861 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 66,191 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 66,191 miles

Central Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 64,000 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 61,215 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 60,185 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 60,180 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 58,879 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 58,879 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 57,979 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 55,892 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 53,184 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 51,215 miles

Front Brake Disc's Lipped And Worn

Fail 8 Oct 2015 51,215 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall Cut To cord - 195 65 16 - (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake Disc's Lipped And Worn

Fail 8 Oct 2014 49,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 49,082 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 45,855 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 41,850 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 41,850 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 38,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 38,406 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 GLF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NJ08 GLF?

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What year was NJ08 GLF registered?

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

Is NJ08 GLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ08 GLF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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