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SJ08 XHP

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

423,747 mi
Last recorded423,747 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 423,747 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jul 2020 407,635 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 403,444 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Feb 2020 403,444 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2019 388,444 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 371,732 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2019 359,925 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear facing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear facing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2019 359,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear facing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear facing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2018 359,624 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 359,622 miles

Nearside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 349,780 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Sep 2017 349,764 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 326,248 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 326,111 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 289,660 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 243,264 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 192,912 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 192,897 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 158,292 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 158,277 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 123,867 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 86,377 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 46,745 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 46,132 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XHP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 XHP, 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 XHP registered?

SJ08 XHP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is SJ08 XHP safe to buy?

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