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OE08 NJK

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

205,532 mi
Last recorded205,532 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 NJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 205,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near front subframe rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near front subframe rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 199,184 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 199,182 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 188,220 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 188,218 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 172,957 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 172,954 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 160,008 miles

PAS pipes showing surface corrosion

rear diff slight oil leak front pinion seal

under-body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2020 156,206 miles

surface corrosion on under-body generally

Fail 25 Nov 2020 156,206 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on under-body generally

Pass 4 Nov 2019 153,485 miles

lower effort o/s/r hand brake

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 27 Sep 2018 153,300 miles

exhaust tail pipe to centre section corroded and small hole

offside handbrake reading lower but working

Fail 27 Sep 2018 153,300 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust tail pipe to centre section corroded and small hole

Pass 5 Jul 2017 152,336 miles

corrosion to o/s/r coil spring

o/s/f washer jet not working but n/s/f clearing screen

Fail 4 Jul 2017 152,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

corrosion to o/s/r coil spring

o/s/f washer jet not working but n/s/f clearing screen

Pass 25 Jun 2016 151,397 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 145,764 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 145,764 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 129,228 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 109,969 miles

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

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

advise oil leak from rear diff

Fail 12 Apr 2013 109,640 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

advise oil leak from rear diff

Pass 5 Mar 2012 92,606 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 92,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 80,311 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge of tread

plastic cover missing of n/s/f middle seat belt clasp

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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OE08 NJK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 OE08 NJK, 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 OE08 NJK registered?

OE08 NJK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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