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SJ08 XHT

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

400,616 mi
Last recorded400,616 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 400,616 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear lamp lens cracked

under side general corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2019 364,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 354,219 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie end some play (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 340,621 miles

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2017 340,383 miles

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed slide door (6.2.B.1a)

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

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2016 325,958 miles

brake warning light on dash

front number plate poor

parking brake effort only just passed

Fail 31 Mar 2016 325,702 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake warning light on dash

front number plate poor

Pass 21 Oct 2015 318,190 miles

nearside headlamp pattern poor

parking brake travel could be ebtter

Fail 19 Oct 2015 318,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

nearside headlamp pattern poor

parking brake travel could be ebtter

Fail 28 Mar 2015 307,345 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hand brake needs adjusting slightly.

Pass 28 Mar 2015 307,345 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

hand brake needs adjusting slightly.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 297,869 miles

fott operated handbrake lever travel could be better

some play in offside steering rack tie rod

Fail 1 Oct 2014 297,869 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

some play in offside steering rack tie rod

Fail 7 Apr 2009 67,031 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 67,031 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 42,153 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 41,989 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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 XHT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XHT, 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 XHT registered?

SJ08 XHT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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