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SJ08 XEE

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,506 mi
Last recorded163,506 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 163,506 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 163,498 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 159,474 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 152,963 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 150,189 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 146,616 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 133,477 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 115,565 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 115,565 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 93,679 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN ...

BODYWORK DAMAGED ...

FULL UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED, I.E FLOOR AREA ... APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL ...

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED, APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL ...

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OIL LEAK AT REAR DIFF ...

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2012 93,679 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN ...

BODYWORK DAMAGED ...

FULL UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED, I.E FLOOR AREA ... APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL ...

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED, APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL ...

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OIL LEAK AT REAR DIFF ...

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 69,657 miles

Oil leak

all four brake discs are slightly worn...

oil leak at rear diff ...

Fail 1 Mar 2011 69,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

all four brake discs are slightly worn...

oil leak at rear diff ...

parking brake light staying on intermittantly ...

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 XEE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XEE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SJ08 XEE?

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What year was SJ08 XEE registered?

SJ08 XEE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SJ08 XEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ08 XEE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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