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PJ08 YRU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,951 mi
Last recorded128,951 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 128,951 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 125,165 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 125,164 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 120,853 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 120,852 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 116,864 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 116,864 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 May 2021 110,596 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 110,591 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 102,728 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 95,647 miles

Front wipers worn

n/s o/s front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 11 May 2018 86,889 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 86,883 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 78,452 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2016 71,175 miles

rear pads worn

Pass 13 May 2015 60,729 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 60,729 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 51,702 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 43,919 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 37,172 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,616 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 YRU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YRU, 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 YRU registered?

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

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The MOT history for PJ08 YRU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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