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RE08 TTJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

221,808 mi
Last recorded221,808 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 TTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 221,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 221,807 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 211,005 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade smearing on windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 199,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation inner (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation inner (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 185,293 miles

Nearside Front Outer Wheel rim has curbed damage

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 185,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Wheel rim has curbed damage

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 169,521 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 169,521 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 159,482 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 154,521 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 154,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 154,255 miles

intercooler damaged

powersteering pipes corroded along nearside

slam panel damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2019 154,255 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

intercooler damaged

powersteering pipes corroded along nearside

slam panel damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2017 151,334 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 136,554 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 136,554 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 117,658 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 117,658 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 102,545 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 61,768 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 47,316 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 38,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,941 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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RE08 TTJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 RE08 TTJ, 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 RE08 TTJ registered?

RE08 TTJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is RE08 TTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 TTJ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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