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SJ08 TEN

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,201 mi
Last recorded185,201 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 TEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 185,201 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Top mount noisy

Pass 19 May 2022 177,693 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 169,961 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 168,010 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 166,481 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear n\s and o\s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear lense slight damage no light emitted

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2018 166,451 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both n\s and o\s (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear n\s and o\s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lense slight damage no light emitted

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

very slight leak from centre exhaust

Pass 2 Jun 2017 164,392 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre bald inner and outer edge

Fail 31 May 2017 164,389 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre bald inner and outer edge

Fail 31 May 2017 164,388 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front tyre is bald on outer edge

Pass 24 May 2016 161,778 miles

Offside Front brake bind

Offside door mirror cracked

Pass 20 May 2015 157,519 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 154,224 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 154,224 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 147,966 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 130,134 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 101,254 miles

Oil leak

drivers door mirror damaged

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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SJ08 TEN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ08 TEN, 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 SJ08 TEN registered?

SJ08 TEN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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