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SJ08 XEM

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

306,008 mi
Last recorded306,008 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 XEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 306,008 miles

Age related corrosion underneath.

Nearside Front Seat missing at time of test.

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

Underside and welded repairs heavily undersealed, not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Fail 17 Jun 2024 305,985 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill and step holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed, Behind rear wheel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill and step holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All 4 wheels very heavily corroded.

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside and every component heavily corroded.

Pass 20 Jun 2023 304,989 miles

General age related corrosion underneath.

Nearside Front No seat fitted.

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 304,307 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 302,127 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 302,125 miles

Brake slack adjuster seized (1.1.18 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 297,731 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 290,862 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 280,470 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 266,519 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 251,492 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 251,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 May 2013 237,959 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 218,504 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 218,317 miles

advise exhaust heat shield inscure under side front

advise slight oil leak under side engine and gear box

advise to replace n/s side light bulbs

advise trim missing n/s/r side panel

advise wear out with 3/4 tread breadth o/s/r n/s/r o/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2011 170,480 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 111,617 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 54,593 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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SJ08 XEM 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 83.3%.

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 XEM, 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 XEM registered?

SJ08 XEM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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