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SJ08 XFU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

239,587 mi
Last recorded239,587 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 239,587 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2023 227,301 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 227,301 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 222,002 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 208,958 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 197,124 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 172,741 miles

emissions 0.08

Fail 9 Mar 2016 172,741 miles

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

emissions 0.08

Pass 13 Mar 2015 135,739 miles

Both front brakes are lightly binding on u/l

Both front side light bulbs,a light tint of blue.

Fuel tank area,little wet?

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 106,501 miles

front side lights slight blue tint

Pass 12 Mar 2013 86,306 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 80,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 68,891 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,480 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 20,546 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 XFU 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 86.7%.

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 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 XFU, 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 XFU registered?

SJ08 XFU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is SJ08 XFU safe to buy?

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