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PJ08 YOV

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

155,703 mi
Last recorded155,703 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 155,703 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2025 153,706 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 152,999 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 152,589 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

high level brake light not working

Pass 26 Jul 2022 150,072 miles

Front tyres bald on edges

Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracking inside tread

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear tyre low tread and heavily cracking inside tread

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

high level brake light not working

Pass 14 Jul 2021 147,059 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres cracking on edges

Pass 24 Jul 2020 143,500 miles

Nearside wing mirror loose

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

high level brake light not working

Pass 2 Jul 2019 138,675 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 134,457 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 131,481 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 128,456 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 126,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 126,216 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 119,791 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 119,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 104,224 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 89,449 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 89,449 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 69,356 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 YOV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YOV, 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 YOV registered?

PJ08 YOV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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The MOT history for PJ08 YOV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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