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RJ08 XDK

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,163 mi
Last recorded172,163 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 XDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 172,163 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 165,910 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Light corrosion around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 165,055 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 162,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 162,983 miles

Exhaust system insecure and fouling driveshaft (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage loose stalk (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 158,080 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 158,080 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 149,453 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 149,451 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 140,671 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 131,953 miles

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

Slight imbalance from front service brake application

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 131,953 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Slight imbalance from front service brake application

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 116,653 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 116,653 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 103,707 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 103,706 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2015 90,586 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2014 73,375 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 60,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil level low

Pass 18 May 2012 46,988 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 38,808 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES NEARING WEAR BANDS

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 XDK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black 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 RJ08 XDK, 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 XDK registered?

RJ08 XDK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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The MOT history for RJ08 XDK 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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