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PJ08 TUU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

271,080 mi
Last recorded271,080 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 TUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 271,080 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2024 271,080 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 269,420 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 263,755 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Worn and splitting (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Chip in screen

Engine MIL on

Forward exhaust mounting bracket broken

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 263,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Worn and splitting (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Chip in screen

Engine MIL on

Forward exhaust mounting bracket broken

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 256,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Noise from propshaft when vehicle reversed & rusty rear universal joint

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake slight low effort

Pass 27 Feb 2020 251,457 miles

N/s/f anti roll bar link gaitor deteriating

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 216,719 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 216,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 208,039 miles

advise front link rods worn

advise rear nearside tyre worn

Pass 8 Mar 2016 197,643 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 197,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 179,842 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 179,842 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2013 156,254 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 May 2013 156,254 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 May 2012 140,034 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear

evidence of nearside front tyre fouling lower suspension arm. Not occuring under test conditions

nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

slight damage to nearside door mirror

Fail 21 May 2012 140,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

child seat fitted to offside rear

evidence of nearside front tyre fouling lower suspension arm. Not occuring under test conditions

nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 May 2011 98,013 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 97,984 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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PJ08 TUU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PJ08 TUU, 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 PJ08 TUU registered?

PJ08 TUU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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