MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
235,952 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 ()
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 ()
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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))
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
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
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) ()
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) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55ZR17 101W XL (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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
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
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)
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)
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
slight roughness in steering rack on lock to lock under load
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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PJ08 TXN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 May 2008.
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