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PJ08 TXN

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

235,952 mi
Last recorded235,952 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 TXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 235,952 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s + n/s ()

Fail 20 Jan 2023 235,901 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s + n/s ()

Pass 18 Jan 2022 230,378 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 230,344 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

MIL light on

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 225,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.63mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.61mm (5.2.3 (e))

o/s + n/s front tyres worn on outeredge

Fail 30 Nov 2020 224,899 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.61mm (5.2.3 (e))

o/s + n/s front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Jun 2019 212,507 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55ZR17 101W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jun 2019 212,507 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55ZR17 101W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2018 204,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55ZR17 101W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2018 204,032 miles

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

Emissions not tested unable to insert probe due to broken pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure middle section broken to rear tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases loose at joint to turbo and minor leak at Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55ZR17 101W XL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 194,213 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

middle to rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 May 2017 194,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

middle to rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 183,146 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint , and clamp (7.1.2)

High level stoplamp inop

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 183,146 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box pipe (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint , and clamp (7.1.2)

High level stoplamp inop

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

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

Fail 26 May 2016 183,005 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer pipework (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint and joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges of tread

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

high level stoplamp inop

Pass 28 May 2015 164,687 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 141,241 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 115,759 miles

slight roughness in steering rack on lock to lock under load

Pass 25 May 2012 88,267 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 67,311 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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PJ08 TXN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red 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 TXN, 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 TXN registered?

PJ08 TXN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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