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SJ08 XMS

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

154,073 mi
Last recorded154,073 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 XMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 154,073 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both (4.1.4 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underbody components corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2023 147,618 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 128,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 128,364 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 116,370 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 107,599 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 107,599 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 102,093 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 100,502 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 96,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 91,484 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 86,713 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 86,713 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 81,640 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 74,952 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 62,526 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 52,668 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 XMS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XMS, 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 XMS registered?

SJ08 XMS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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