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SJ08 XEW

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

276,210 mi
Last recorded276,210 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 276,210 miles

Nearside Lower sill dented

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 276,199 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH FRONT INNER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users NOT TESTED TOO MUCH SMOKE DAMAGE TO TEST EQUIPMANT (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive SILL DENTED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 260,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated both front tyres (5.2.3 (l))

drivers seat squab deteriorating

handbrake imbalance o/s rear advise attention

Fail 10 Dec 2019 260,127 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated both front tyres (5.2.3 (l))

drivers seat squab deteriorating

handbrake imbalance o/s rear advise attention

Pass 5 Dec 2018 251,906 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 251,906 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 238,964 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 224,786 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 224,786 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 216,426 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 196,740 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 174,633 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 174,633 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 159,953 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 152,139 miles

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

wipers slightly worn

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 XEW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SJ08 XEW, 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 XEW registered?

SJ08 XEW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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