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RO08 RJX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

497,530 mi
Last recorded497,530 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 RJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 497,530 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 494,682 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 481,831 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 445,507 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 445,507 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 405,896 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 405,896 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 392,632 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 346,116 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 346,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2013 288,352 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 233,413 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

exhaust tailbox corroded and leaking

front brake pads wearing low

osr tyre wearing low

rear damper top bushes worn

screen chipped

Fail 10 Jul 2012 233,413 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

exhaust tailbox corroded and leaking

front brake pads wearing low

osr tyre wearing low

parking brake requires adjustment

rear damper top bushes worn

screen chipped

Pass 6 Jul 2011 178,812 miles

Front discs well worn

Front number plate loose but still secure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pad/abs sensor wireing on o/s/f fouling tyre

Slight bind to front brakes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s number plate lamp dim

n/s/f anti-rollbar end link dust boot split

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 30 Jun 2010 120,659 miles

chip in screen on limit

front brakes slightly tight

handbrake linkage needs lub

some brake noise

Fail 30 Jun 2010 120,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

chip in screen on limit

front brakes slightly tight

handbrake linkage needs lub

some brake noise

Pass 8 Jul 2009 67,902 miles

wipers poor

Fail 8 Jul 2009 61,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wipers poor

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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RO08 RJX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RO08 RJX, 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 RO08 RJX registered?

RO08 RJX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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