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RJ08 EWZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

393,315 mi
Last recorded393,315 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 EWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 393,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jun 2024 365,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 361,137 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 356,484 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 351,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 347,791 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 340,001 miles

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

Front suspect dpf tampered

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body work damaged no sharp edges

Pass 24 Aug 2018 325,611 miles

Nearside Rear rear light cracked

Nearside seatbelt stalk plastic damaged

bodywork damaged n/s

front headlight cracked

handbrake requires adjustment

washers weak

Pass 8 Aug 2017 309,733 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 296,805 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 296,803 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 267,938 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 244,067 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 244,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 221,859 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 221,858 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 184,790 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 141,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear indicator lens broken

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

small cut in nearside front tyre side wall

Fail 30 Mar 2011 140,628 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake pad warning light on

nearside rear indicator lens broken

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

rear brake discs worn

small cut in nearside front tyre side wall

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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RJ08 EWZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RJ08 EWZ, 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 RJ08 EWZ registered?

RJ08 EWZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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