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NJ58 XYU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,274 mi
Last recorded120,274 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ58 XYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 120,274 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 120,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 119,603 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 114,431 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jan 2023 108,175 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 108,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 99,875 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 91,553 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 82,638 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 76,124 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 68,732 miles

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

Offside Front Brake very slight bind( sticky )

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 60,663 miles

Fair amount of handbrake travel

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 57,712 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 52,696 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 48,234 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 48,234 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 40,500 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 25,093 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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NJ58 XYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NJ58 XYU, 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 NJ58 XYU registered?

NJ58 XYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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