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PJ08 YOR

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,254 mi
Last recorded211,254 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 YOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2025 211,254 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2.15 limit

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 203,527 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 192,888 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 192,832 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 189,090 miles

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

both rear handbrake efforts low

Pass 6 Jul 2020 174,017 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 156,888 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 135,875 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 117,839 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2x Front D-bushes slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 117,839 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2x Front D-bushes slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 105,084 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 105,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking/perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 92,230 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 75,404 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 64,012 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 50,709 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 YOR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YOR, 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 YOR registered?

PJ08 YOR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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