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S208 BOJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

58,340 mi
Last recorded58,340 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 BOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 58,340 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 58,324 miles

Inner sills has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2024 58,238 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 58,238 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 56,630 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 56,600 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 54,720 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

underbody has age related corrosion in various places

Fail 9 Apr 2021 54,719 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody has age related corrosion in various places

Fail 29 Mar 2021 54,666 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking spill off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Under bonnet (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened under bonnet (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot lid (6.2.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 51,841 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 51,778 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (2x areas) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 49,987 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

grease on brake pipes

rear discs heavily corroded

underbody (chassis) and components corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2018 49,987 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

grease on brake pipes

rear discs heavily corroded

underbody (chassis) and components corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 47,763 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 47,763 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 45,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 45,340 miles

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 43,232 miles

nearside front mirror has slight damage

Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 40,937 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 39,129 miles

o/s and n/s front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

rear discs badley pitted and worn

Fail 25 Aug 2010 39,129 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

o/s and n/s front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

rear discs badley pitted and worn

Fail 26 Mar 2009 36,479 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 36,479 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 33,897 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 33,897 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 31,860 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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S208 BOJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 123,856 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 S208 BOJ, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S208 BOJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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