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PJ08 TXO

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

200,651 mi
Last recorded200,651 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 200,651 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 196,165 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 189,839 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 183,641 miles

osf tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 11 Aug 2022 177,221 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 165,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 165,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 156,840 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 156,840 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 148,242 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

deterioration in exhaust tail pipe

Fail 8 Aug 2019 148,242 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 2 Aug 2018 137,396 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Fail 2 Aug 2018 137,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 126,694 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Fail 1 Aug 2017 126,692 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Jul 2016 115,111 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 115,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2015 102,773 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

slight wear in steering rack n/s inner ball joint

Pass 7 Aug 2014 89,666 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 89,666 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 76,298 miles

slight deterioration on front brake discs

Fail 30 Jul 2013 76,296 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s rear road spring incomplete

slight deterioration on front brake discs

Pass 10 Aug 2012 64,681 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 64,681 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 46,933 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)

front tyres wearing on insides

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 TXO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 TXO, 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 TXO registered?

PJ08 TXO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is PJ08 TXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ08 TXO shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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