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OU08 XRJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

252,767 mi
Last recorded252,767 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 XRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2020 252,767 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2020 252,767 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 243,856 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 243,856 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 221,382 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting rubber split

Rear Middle brake light not working

Pass 26 Apr 2016 190,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Outer Edge

Offside Front Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Oil Leak

Rear Diff Leaking

Fail 20 Apr 2016 189,607 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero Type (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Outer Edge

Offside Front Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Oil Leak

Rear Diff Leaking

Pass 21 Jan 2015 150,640 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre Worn outer Edge

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2015 150,645 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre Worn outer Edge

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 114,586 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 96,547 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside front tyre worn severely on inner and outer edges

Fail 8 Oct 2012 95,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside front tyre worn severely on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Sep 2011 71,843 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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OU08 XRJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OU08 XRJ, 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 OU08 XRJ registered?

OU08 XRJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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