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RJ08 ZGP

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

270,787 mi
Last recorded270,787 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 ZGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 270,787 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 270,787 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 247,232 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2018 247,232 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 228,872 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear diff has slight oil leak

both front struts are weak

both rear light lens are cracked

both rear shocks are weak

Fail 3 Apr 2017 228,587 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear diff has slight oil leak

both front struts are weak

both rear light lens are cracked

both rear shocks are weak

Pass 31 Mar 2016 209,904 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 209,904 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nail also in tyre (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2015 191,921 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 191,835 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2014 170,774 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 137,825 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 137,825 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 108,776 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 108,776 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 81,966 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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RJ08 ZGP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RJ08 ZGP, 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 ZGP registered?

RJ08 ZGP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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The MOT history for RJ08 ZGP shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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