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RJ08 ZGT

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

230,619 mi
Last recorded230,619 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 230,619 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front seat foam is worn

Pass 11 Jan 2025 222,204 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 213,620 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 204,413 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s + n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 204,413 miles

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s + n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 194,084 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 182,835 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 182,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear o/s/r + n/s/r light lenses broken

Pass 19 Nov 2019 169,932 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 169,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 157,848 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 157,847 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both drive shaft seals failed

Pass 3 Nov 2017 144,365 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 144,365 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer and tailpipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 129,081 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 129,080 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure wing mirror glass (8.1.1)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 114,318 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 114,318 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 102,010 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 84,146 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 66,592 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 66,592 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 48,833 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

RJ08 ZGT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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